The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.

The attack on the Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C in the crucial maritime route came after the Houthis attacked a similar ship called Magic Seas.

DUBAI: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday (Jul 9) for a deadly attack that sank a merchant vessel earlier this week, their second attack on Red Sea shipping in 24 hours