In the past 24 hours, U.S. forces have destroyed three unmanned surface vessels belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the Red Sea, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The CENTCOM stated that these vessels posed an imminent threat to the United States and the coalition. Additionally, the Houthis fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden, but no casualties or significant damage were reported by the U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels.
The U.S. military’s Central Command also refuted recent claims of a successful attack by Houthi forces on the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower as “categorically false.” The situation in the region remains tense as tensions between the U.S. and Iran-backed Houthi militia continue to escalate. The U.S. remains vigilant in protecting its interests and those of its allies in the region.
The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden highlights the volatility of the situation in the region, with both sides engaging in military activities. The destruction of the Houthi unmanned surface vessels by U.S. forces underscores the ongoing threat posed by the Iran-backed militia. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East and the challenges faced by the U.S. military in the region.
