The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that "Iran-backed Houthi terrorists" fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles and two missiles from areas under their control in Yemen towards the Gulf of Aden between approximately 7 AM on Thursday, March 14, and early Friday, March 15, local time. According to a statement from CENTCOM published on the social media platform X, the missile launches did not cause any damage or casualties to U.S. or coalition vessels in the Red Sea. CENTCOM noted that U.S. Central Command forces destroyed 9 anti-ship missiles and 2 drones in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen. This militia controls Sana'a, the capital, and parts of Yemen. CENTCOM stated that these missiles and drones were identified as an imminent threat to commercial vessels and U.S. naval ships in the region. The statement emphasized that CENTCOM's deterrent actions are aimed at protecting freedom of navigation and securing international waters for the U.S. Navy and commercial vessels. The confrontation with the Houthis; an American general says the Islamic Republic has turned the Middle East into a center of crises. The unsuccessful attack by the Houthis in the Red Sea; the missiles did not hit the 'Pinocchio.'
Houthi Rebels Fire Two Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles; CENTCOM: No Damage or Casualties Reported
The Houthi rebels fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles towards the Gulf of Aden, but CENTCOM reported no damage or casualties to U.S. or coalition vessels. CENTCOM also destroyed several missiles and drones in Houthi-controlled areas. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the threat posed by Iranian-backed groups.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at vessels in Gulf of Aden; no damage reported.
- U.S. Central Command announce Houthi rebels
- U.S. Central Command forces destroy anti-ship missiles, drones
- U.S. Central Command protect commercial vessels, U.S. naval ships
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The incident highlights ongoing military tensions involving Iran and its proxies.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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