CENTCOM said that during the afternoon, U.S. forces managed to neutralize three cruise missiles fired from positions under Houthis control.
“These missiles posed an imminent threat to the U.S. Navy and merchant shipping in the region,” CENTCOM said in a statement, advocating that these measures are intended to “protect freedom and navigation” and make waters internationally “safer.” ” close.
The Houthis had claimed a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden that targeted the Barbadianflagged, Britishoperated ship Lycavitos.
According to the Houthis, the projectiles reached the ship. However, British and North American authorities assured today that it had suffered only minor damage and could continue its journey.
Hostilities in the region have intensified in recent months due to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. In solidarity with the Palestinians, the Houthis warned that they would attack any ships operated by Israeli companies or whose final destination was in their ports.
In response, the United States and the United Kingdom, led by her, formed a coalition to protect maritime trade and attacked Yemeni territory controlled by the rebels, who have also expanded their actions to include ships from these two countries.