The Houthis launched back-to-back attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea over the past few days.One attack caused a ship to sink, while the other killed and injured several crew members.The incidents follow a period of relative calm and risk drawing in US forces again.

The Yemeni group, which has not claimed responsibility for the attack, says Israel-linked ships are ‘legitimate target’.

Second Cargo Ship Hit as Yemen's Houthis Step Up Attacks | Firstpost America | N18G Two cargo ships have been attacked near Yemen’s coast within 24 hours, raising fears of renewed instability in the Red Sea.