Two Freighters Sink in Red Sea: Houthi Rebels Suspected, Global Supply Chains Disrupted

Yemen
At least three seafarers were killed in the latest attack.
Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have been escalating since late last year.
The Houthis are suspected of carrying out at least four seafarers' deaths and sinking two vessels since November 2023.
The longer diversion around Africa is threatening global supply chains and sending shipping costs soaring.
Two freighters have sunk in the Red Sea due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Two Freighters Sink in Red Sea: Houthi Rebels Suspected, Global Supply Chains Disrupted

London, England

Two freighters have sunk in the Red Sea this week due to attacks by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, causing concern for global supply chains and leading to innocent lives being lost. The latest attack resulted in at least three seafarers being killed.

According to reports from multiple shipping associations, including the International Chamber of Shipping and the World Shipping Council, Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have been escalating since late last year. The longer diversion around the southern tip of Africa as a result is threatening global supply chains and sending shipping costs soaring.

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen, are suspected of carrying out these attacks. Their campaign against ships in the vital maritime corridor has resulted in at least four seafarers being killed and two vessels sinking since November 2023.

The latest attack occurred on a commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, which experienced explosions near it on Friday. The Houthis are suspected of carrying out this attack as well.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported that the crew is safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. However, this incident marks a new escalation in the Houthi campaign against ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The Houthis have maintained that their attacks target ships linked to Israel, the United States or Britain. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to these countries.

The US Navy has been responding to these attacks with airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which had been leading America's response, is reportedly returning home after an over eight-month deployment in combat that the Navy says is its most intense since World War II.

The closest American aircraft carrier known to be operating in Asia is the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt anchored Saturday in Busan, South Korea, amid Seoul's ongoing tensions with North Korea.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if all vessels attacked by the Houthis have connections to Israel, the United States or Britain.
  • The exact number of seafarers killed in the latest attack is not specified.

Sources

94%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Ship attacked in Red Sea as USS Eisenhower heads home

NBC News Digital Saturday, 22 June 2024 15:04
  • Unique Points
    • A commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden experienced explosions near it on Friday, according to authorities.
    • The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen, are suspected of carrying out the attack.
    • An anonymous official reported that an aircraft carrier operating in the Pacific will replace the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in its deployment.
  • Accuracy
    • The Houthis maintain that their attacks target ships linked to Israel, the United States or Britain.
    • At least four seafarers have been killed in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    Dichotomous depiction and appeal to authority
    • ][The Houthis] have maintained that their attacks target ships linked to Israel, the United States or Britain. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to the Israel-Hamas war.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Yemen’s Houthis undeterred by U.S. campaign to halt Red Sea attacks

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Susannah George, Saturday, 22 June 2024 06:00
  • Unique Points
    • Houthis have continued to threaten shipping routes in the Red Sea despite US-led airstrikes.
    • They have a fighting force of at least 20,000.
    • The group announced they would attack Israeli-linked ships in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
  • Accuracy
    • Houthis have sunk two ships this month.
    • The Houthis have launched swarms of drones at US warships.
    • The Houthis maintain that their attacks target ships linked to Israel, the United States or Britain.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article makes several statements that imply facts without providing sources or linking to peer-reviewed studies. For example, the authors claim that 'Iran has circumvented a United Nations arms embargo against Yemen' and 'The Houthis have also learned how to modify old weapons and manufacture new ones.' However, no evidence is provided to support these claims. Additionally, the article uses emotional manipulation by describing the Houthi attacks as 'sustained threats' that are causing 'security threats' and 'cratering Red Sea shipping traffic'. The authors also use selective reporting by focusing on incidents of Houthi attacks without mentioning any context about why they might be happening or any attempts at diplomacy or negotiation. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by describing the Houthis as a 'group' that has 'emerged' and is now a 'power player'.
    • The Houthis will continue to understand that there’s a price to be paid for harming maritime trade in the region...
    • Despite months of U.S.-led airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi fighters, the once ragtag rebels have continued to threaten some of the world’s most vital shipping routes... The recent uptick in Houthi activity has underscored the group’s ability to pose a sustained threat... Their capability has definitely increased since they started their campaign.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions. The authors quote multiple experts on the situation in Yemen and the capabilities of the Houthis, implying that their opinions are authoritative. For example, 'Gerald Feierstein, a former U.S. ambassador to Yemen who is now a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington.' and 'senior U.S. military commanders'. Additionally, there are several instances of dichotomous depictions where the situation is presented as being only two options: either the Houthis are deterred by U.S.-led airstrikes or they continue to pose a threat. For example, 'Despite months of U.S.-led airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi fighters, the once ragtag rebels have continued to threaten some of the world’s most vital shipping routes.' and 'The faltering U.S. efforts to halt Houthi operations and protect global shipping have also drawn scrutiny from Congress, where lawmakers say not enough is being done to establish deterrence.'
    • ]Despite months of U.S.-led airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi fighters, the once ragtag rebels have continued to threaten some of the world’s most vital shipping routes.[
    • Gerald Feierstein, a former U.S. ambassador to Yemen who is now a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington.
    • senior U.S. military commanders.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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The shipping industry is sounding the alarm as another vessel sinks in the Red Sea

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Hanna Ziady Thursday, 20 June 2024 13:02
  • Unique Points
    • Houthi attacks have caused the sinking of a second freighter in the Red Sea this week.
    • At least four seafarers have been killed in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
    • Seafarers are being attacked while performing their jobs, leading to innocent lives being lost.
    • The longer diversion around the southern tip of Africa is threatening global supply chains.
  • Accuracy
    • Major container shipping companies, including Maersk and Hapag Lloyd, have been sending their vessels on the longer route around the southern tip of Africa due to disruption in transit through the Red Sea.
    • Freight rates have surged as a result of disruption and carriers have tacked on emergency surcharges.
    • Congestion at ports in Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai in China and Barcelona in Spain is leading to delays and cancellations of sailings.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Houthi sea drones sink cargo ship in Red Sea: VIDEO

Business Insider Cameron Manley Saturday, 22 June 2024 15:07
  • Unique Points
    • Houthis used unmanned surface vehicles (USV) to sink a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned coal carrier named MV Tutor in the Red Sea on June 15, 2023.
    • The Houthis have targeted ships in the Red Sea corridor and the Gulf of Aden with missiles and drones as part of a campaign against Israel and the West over the war in Gaza.
    • CENTCOM destroyed two Houthi USVs, one uncrewed aerial system, and seven radars in response to imminent threats to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels.
  • Accuracy
    • The Houthis have attacked commercial vessels at least 53 times between October 17, 2022, and May 1, 2023.
    • Houthis emerged in the 1990s and seized Sanaa during the Arab Spring in 2014.
    • The Houthis have a fighting force of at least 20,000.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article reports on an incident where a cargo ship was sunk by Houthi sea drones in the Red Sea. The author states that they could not independently verify the video of the incident but later reports that military authorities and US Navy confirmed the attack. This is an example of selective reporting as only details that support the author's position are reported, while potentially important context such as any potential counter-evidence or alternative explanations for the incident are omitted. The article also states that 'Experts have said...' without providing any direct quotes or attribution to these experts, which is a violation of the analysis rules.
    • The UKMTO said on Tuesday:
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication