Oil prices rise as Iranian-backed militia vows to keep attacking ships in Red Sea
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Oil prices rise as Iranian-backed militia vows to keep attacking ships in Red Sea
Cargo giant Maersk joined BP in halting traffic through the Red Sea, after attacks by the Iranian-backed Yemeni militia, known as Houthis, who have hijacked and attacked several ships.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad released chilling new hostage video.
NBC Newsâ Richard Engel reports.