Iran deploying warship to the Red Sea after U.S. strikes Houthi rebels

U. S. Navy helicopters returned fire and sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea over the weekend, after U. S. warships responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel, military officials said.

The Houthis said they lost 10 group members after U. S. forces fired on their vessels, referring to the engagement as "dangerous behavior" that will have "negative repercussions.