The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces conducted on March 1, at approximately 12:40 p.m. (Sanaa time), a self-defense strike against one Iranian-backed Houthi surface-to-air missile that was prepared to launch from towards the Red Sea.
In a statement published at X, CENTCOM explained that its forces identified the missile and determined it presented an imminent threat to U.S. aircraft in the region.
It also said that “at 10:46 p.m. (Sanaa time), the Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) from Yemen into the Red Sea. There was no impact or damage to any vessels.”
CENTCOM also mentioned that On Feb. 29, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (Sanaa time), its forces conducted two self-defense strikes against six mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea.
CENTCOM forces also shot down Earlier that evening an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southern Red Sea in self-defense, according to its statement.
CENTCOM said “These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.”