Houthi Rebels Attack Iranian-Bound Cargo Ship with Fresh US Military Response
The Red Sea, a key shipping route for international trade, became the target of Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday, as they launched two missiles at a commercial cargo ship. The ship, MV Star Iris, was en route to the Iranian port city of Bandar Iman Khomeini when it was attacked. The vessel, operated by a Greek-owned company and registered in the Marshall Islands, reported minor damage from the attack, with no injuries to the crew. …