A brutal and deadly Houthi militant attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea has killed at least two crew members and left the vessel without propulsion. This shocking assault marks a dangerous escalation in maritime violence by the Tehran-backed group along one of the world’s most vital trade routes.

Assault on Greek-owned ship and subsequent Israeli strikes raise fears of regional escalation, with hostage deal hanging in balance and Iran weighing continued talks with US