Foreign Policy

Houthi Rebel Attack Sinks Ship in Red Sea: A Dire Threat to Maritime Security and American Interests

By National Security Desk | July 11, 2025

A recent Houthi attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel in the Red Sea has resulted in multiple presumed deaths and missing crew, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed militants to global trade routes critical to America’s economic and security interests.

The sinking of the Eternity C, a Greek-owned bulk carrier flying the Liberian flag, by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea is more than just a tragic maritime incident—it is a stark reminder of how global chaos fueled by hostile proxies threatens America’s national sovereignty and economic well-being. On Wednesday, this vital shipping lane saw yet another brutal assault when missiles or drones launched by the Houthis struck the cargo ship, sinking it and leaving at least four crew members presumed dead with eleven still missing. Only ten survivors were recovered amid ongoing rescue operations led by private...

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