Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo ship in Red Sea

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US helicopters have repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing 10 militants, according to accounts by American, Maersk, and Houthi officials. The naval battle occurred about 3.30am on Sunday as the attackers sought to board the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk and US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely joined the ship’s security team in repelling the attackers after receiving a distress call, CENTCOM said. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus > > Maersk said it was...