US Tries to Persuade Shippers to Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Attacks
- Military says it’s ‘engaged with industry’ to ease concerns
- Shippers wait to see if safe passage is provided, analyst says
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The US military is trying to reassure shipping companies that a multinational force is making it safe to sail through the Red Sea and Suez Canal even though attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels show no sign of stopping.