The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have reportedly launched missiles at a cargo ship in the Red Sea that was en route to Iran. The targeted vessel was carrying corn to an Iranian port, as per the U.S. Central Command. What Happened: The Houthi militants, who have been attacking commercial shipping since mid-November, fired two missiles at the MV Star Iris. The ship, registered in the Marshall Islands, sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported, reported Bloomberg on Tuesday. The MV Star Iris was headed to Bandar Iman Khomeini, Iran. The Houthis have been targeting ships linke…