Exposing the Houthis’ Red Sea Ambush: America Must Demand the Safe Return of Kidnapped Mariners

The recent Houthi assault on the Liberian-flagged Eternity C in the Red Sea marks a dangerous escalation by Iran-backed militants at a critical geopolitical crossroads. As Washington alleges that the Houthis have not only attacked but also kidnapped surviving crew members, it exposes an alarming lawlessness threatening freedom of navigation vital to American economic and strategic interests. Why Does Houthi Aggression Threaten Global Security—and America’s Sovereignty? For years, these Iranian proxies have operated with impunity, targeting vessels trading with Israel and destabilizing one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. The attack, involving gunfire and explosive drones that killed at least...