US military says sank 3 Huthi vessels that attacked container ship in Red Sea

US Navy helicopters sank three vessels operated by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels that had attacked a container ship in the Red Sea, killing the crews. The Huthis fired on the helicopters, prompting them to return fire in self-defense. The navy responded to a request for assistance from the Maersk Hangzhou, a container ship that reported coming under attack for a second time in 24 hours. The Huthis have targeted vessels in the Red Sea shipping lane, endangering global trade.