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.

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, resulting in at least three deaths and two injuries. The incident follows a similar attack on another vessel by the Iranian-backed group.