Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, raising fears of renewed conflict in the vital shipping corridor

Two crew members were killed when sea drones and speedboats struck the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s delegation told the UN’s maritime agency on Tuesday.

Houthi attacks on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea follow Israeli strikes on Yemen's ports, heightening regional tensions.