Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis | CNN Business

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The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late last year has laid bare the enormous challenge of restoring safe passage along one of the world’s most important trade routes.

At least three crew members were killed and four others injured in the assault Wednesday on the M/V True Confidence, a Liberian-owned bulk carrier, one of the ships that transport dry cargo such as grain and iron ore.

The deadly strike marks a significant escalation of the Houthi attacks on ships in the

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