Houthi rebels sink oil tanker and kidnap crew, U.S. demands immediate release

Houthi rebels sink ship and kidnap survivors, US demands release

Iran-backed Houthi rebels sank the "Eternal C" oil tanker in the Red Sea, killed the crew, blocked rescue teams, and dragged the survivors back to Yemen.

The U.S. embassy confirmed that the kidnapped crew members are being detained and called for their immediate and unconditional release.

Officials said this is another reason for the Houthis to be labeled as a "terrorist organization."

Because obviously blowing up the ship wasn't enough.

Source: USEmbassyYemen

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