Three killed in suspected attack by Yemen's Houthis on Red Sea vessel
Briefly

Yemen's Houthi group initiated an attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, resulting in the deaths of three sailors and injuries to two others. This incident follows a similar attack on another vessel in the region. The Houthis declared Israeli-linked ships as legitimate targets, claiming their operations are part of a broader campaign against Israel's actions in Gaza. The US and EU condemned the attacks, emphasizing the danger posed to maritime navigation and the potential escalation of threats in the Red Sea.
The Yemeni group has stated that Israeli-linked ships are legitimate targets. The Houthis claim to be targeting these vessels as part of their campaign against Israel.
The EU naval force reported that a suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi group killed three sailors and wounded two others. The attack followed a prior offensive on another vessel.
The US Embassy in Yemen criticized the Houthis for their disregard for human life, emphasizing that attacks on innocent mariners will only deepen the Houthis' isolation.
Recent assaults in the Red Sea may indicate a revival of attacks on ships, posing new threats to a vital maritime trade route that has seen increased traffic.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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