A cargo ship was attacked Tuesday in the Bab el-Mandeb strait by the Iran-aligned Houthi group based in Yemen. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least three crew members, according to sources from the Yemeni coast guard and government military officials. The incident occurred in the Red Sea, a critical global shipping route. This attack highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the growing threat to commercial vessels. The Houthi group has previously launched attacks targeting ships, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza. Further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the attack. This is the latest in a series of maritime incidents raising concerns about supply chain disruptions.