Houthis Sink Commercial Ship “Eternity C” in Red Sea, Continuing Attacks on Maritime Trade

Kokcha News Agency: The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced the sinking of the Liberian-flagged commercial ship “Eternity C” in the Red Sea, following a targeted attack using an unmanned boat and a ballistic missile. The vessel was en route to Israel’s Eilat port when it was struck, according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree.

In a video statement, Saree confirmed that the ship was completely sunk and that part of the crew had been rescued and taken to a safe location after receiving medical attention. Of the 25 crew members on board, six were rescued—five from the Philippines and one from India.

Four crew members were reported killed during the attack, and efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining 13 missing individuals. The crew had reportedly abandoned the ship late at night after it came under attack by Houthi drones and rockets earlier in the week.

This attack is part of a broader campaign by the Houthis targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea, particularly those bound for Israeli ports. Last week, the Houthis sank the “Magic Seas” ship, whose crew was later rescued by the United Arab Emirates.

Background on Houthi Maritime Attacks
The Houthis have been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea as part of their ongoing conflict with Israel and its allies. The group has claimed that these attacks are in retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza and the broader region.

The Red Sea is a critical maritime route for global trade, and the Houthi attacks have raised concerns about the security of shipping lanes in the region.