Houthi Red Sea attacks ‘will likely continue,’ US Navy says

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are continuing their attacks on commercial vessels despite the formation of an international maritime mission.

Cooper’s comments come after the U.S. military said Saturday it shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward a Maersk container ship in the Red Sea after the ship was hit by a missile. Two Navy destroyers responded to the call for help, and the Denmark-owned vessel was reportedly seaworthy, and no injuries were noted, according to U.S. Central Command.  Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. 

Hours later, four Houthi boats fired at the same ship and tried to board. U.S. forces on two helicopters responded to the distress call and were also fired upon before they sank three of the Houthi vessels and killed the crews. The fourth boat fled the area. No damage to U.S. personnel or equipment was reported.