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.

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea.

The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.