Rescuers launched a search Wednesday for survivors of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that came under attack from Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, authorities said. At least three mariners were killed and two were wounded.

Houthi attacks on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea follow Israeli strikes on Yemen's ports, heightening regional tensions.

Maritime security firms have initiated a mission to rescue the crew of the Eternity C vessel after it was attacked by Houthi militants near Yemen. The ship was assaulted with sea drones and rockets, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries.