US sinks three Houthi boats after Red Sea attack, at least 10 rebels killed

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American, Maersk, and Houthi officials on Sunday indicated that US helicopters successfully thwarted an assault by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea. The incident, which resulted in the sinking of three boats and the death of 10 fighters, unfolded around 0330 GMT as the attackers attempted to board the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, according to statements from Maersk and US Central Command (CENTCOM). Responding to a distress call, helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely collaborated with the ship’s security team in repelling the assailants. Following the confrontation, Maersk announced a 48-hour suspension of...