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Topic : Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says
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TITLE : Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says

Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says



3 killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says

 

 

 

A Houthi missile attack killed three seafarers on a Red Sea merchant ship on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world's busiest trade lanes.

 

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze around 50 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen's port of Aden.

 

In an earlier message on X responding to the Houthi claim, Britain's embassy wrote: "At least 2 innocent sailors have died. This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis recklessly firing missiles at international shipping. They must stop."

 

The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea since November in what they say is a campaign in solidarity with Palestinians during the war in Gaza.

 

Britain and the United States have been launching retaliatory strikes against the Houthis, and the confirmation of fatalities could lead to pressure for stronger military action.

 

CENTCOM said the Houthi strike also injured at least four crew members and caused "significant damage" to the ship. Earlier, a shipping source said four mariners had been severely burned and three were missing after the attack.

 

The Greek operators of the True Confidence said the vessel was drifting and on fire. They said no information was available about the status of the 20 crew and three armed guards on board, who included 15 Filipinos, four Vietnamese, two Sri Lankans, an Indian, and a Nepali national.

 

On Thursday, two of the victims were identified as Filipino seafarers by the Philippines' ministry for migrant workers. It said in statement two other Filipinos were severely injured in the attack and called for "continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and to address the causes of the current conflict in the Middle East".

 

 

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/three-missing-bulk-carrier-off-yemen-after-incident-reported-shipping-source-2024-03-06/

 

Comprehension

How many seafarers were killed in the Houthi missile attack on the merchant ship in the Red Sea?
Where did the attack occur, and what was the name of the ship targeted by the Houthis?
What did Britain's embassy state in response to the Houthi claim of responsibility for the attack?
How many crew members were on board the True Confidence, and what nationalities were they?
What was the fate of the True Confidence after the attack, according to Greek operators?
How did the Houthis justify their attacks on ships in the Red Sea?
What actions have Britain and the United States taken in response to the Houthi attacks?
What significant damage did the Houthi strike cause to the ship?

Discussion

How do you think countries should respond to acts of violence like the Houthi missile attacks on ships?
Why is it important for international cooperation to address conflicts that impact global trade and security?
Discuss the impact of such attacks on seafarers and their families. How can their safety be better ensured?
How can conflicts in one region, like Yemen, affect other parts of the world due to disruptions in trade routes?
Do you think diplomatic efforts are effective in de-escalating tensions between conflicting parties? Why or why not?
What measures can be taken to protect merchant vessels and their crews from similar attacks in the future?
How do you think incidents like this impact international relations and cooperation among nations?
In what ways can solidarity with a cause, like supporting Palestinians, lead to violent actions with far-reaching consequences?

Vocabulary

Retaliatory - done as a punishment or in return for an injury or offense
Solidarity - unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest
Escalation - an increase in intensity or seriousness
De-escalate - reduce the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation
Seafarers - sailors or crew members who work on ships at sea
Diplomatic - relating to diplomacy or foreign relations between countries
Re-route - divert or change the course of something, like a ship's journey
Ablaze - burning fiercely; on fire