Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

Jul 10, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship sank Wednesday after being attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea

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The ship was targeted near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—a critical maritime chokepoint for global trade

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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group said they struck the vessel as part of their campaign against "enemy shipping"

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UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg expressed grave concern over rising threats in the Red Sea region

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This is the first confirmed sinking of a commercial ship in the Red Sea since the conflict escalated in 2023

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Red Sea shipping lanes are vital for cargo between Europe and Asia—now increasingly dangerous for vessels

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