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 Liberian-flagged ship attacks and a round of Israeli airstrikes early Monday targeting Houthi rebels raised fears of a renewed Houthi campaign against shipping.

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.