US forces conduct self-defense strikes in Yemen

WASHINGTON – US Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi land attack cruise missile, CentCom said in a statement.

US forces struck four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.

US forces identified the missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.

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