US helicopters successfully thwarted an attack by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea, resulting in the sinking of three rebel ships and the death of 10 militants, as confirmed by American, Maersk, and Houthi representatives on Sunday. The maritime clash took place when the Houthis attempted to board the Maersk Hangzhou. In response to a distress call, helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely, along with the vessel's security team, repulsed the attackers. The incident led to the suspension of Maersk's Red Sea operations.