Houthi Attacks on Greek Cargo Ships in the Red Sea: A Renewed Maritime Threat

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have made headlines once again, alleging that they heroically rescued 10 seafarers from the Greek-operated cargo ship, Eternity C. The ship had been attacked and subsequently sunk in the Red Sea earlier this month.

This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in the Red Sea, as the Liberia-flagged Eternity C becomes the second ship to fall victim to Houthi aggression this month. The attacks, marked by the use of sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades, also led to the sinking of another Greek-operated vessel, the Magic Seas.

Following the attacks, Greece is poised to take action, announcing the deployment of a salvage vessel to the Red Sea. This move aims to bolster maritime safety and assure global shipping interests that measures are in place to combat the revived threat posed by Houthi forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)