Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis attacked Two ships, a merchant vessel and Panama-flagged oil tanker Blue Lagoon, in the Red Sea on Monday, the US military said, calling the assaults “reckless acts of terrorism”.The Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not make any mention of the merchant vessel.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.The US Central Command said the Houthis attacked the two tankers with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels.Both vessels were laden with crude oil, with the Amjad carrying about two million barrels of oil, according to the US military statement, which described the attacks as “reckless acts of terrorism by the Houthis.”Two sources told Reuters earlier that the ships were sailing near each other when they were hit but were able to continue their voyages with no major damage assessed or any