"International Navies Respond to Houthi Attack on Oil Tanker in Red Sea"
The French, US, and Indian navies provided assistance to the tanker Marlin Luanda after it was hit by a ballistic missile in the Red Sea, marking the latest attack on commercial shipping by the Houthis. The crew, consisting of Indian and Sri Lankan sailors, was supported by the naval ships in extinguishing the fire caused by the attack. In response, the US and UK launched airstrikes on Houthi targets, and earlier this week, naval leaders from France, the US, and the UK emphasized the importance of sustained presence to deter attacks on maritime traffic in the Red Sea.