Timeline of the Eternity C sinking and related events:
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Early July 2025: The Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, is sunk in the Red Sea by Houthi forces amid a campaign targeting commercial ships.
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July 2025: Houthis release a video of the attack, claiming to have rescued certain crew members and transferring them to a secure location.
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Mid/late July 2025: The sinking of Eternity C is closely followed by the sinking of a second commercial vessel in the same area, both attacks framed as support for Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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October 2025: A truce is established in Gaza; since then, the Houthis have refrained from targeting Israeli interests or maritime traffic.
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December 3, 2025: Philippine authorities announce the imminent release of nine Filipino crew members of Eternity C by the Houthis.
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December 4, 2025: Houthi media confirms the release of ten crew members, and footage shows their arrival in Muscat, Oman, escorted by Omani and Philippine officials.