US Military Says It Destroyed Houthi Targets In Red Sea

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday that its forces destroyed Houthi targets in the Red Sea.

"In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea," CENTCOM wrote on X.

"Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station and one command and control node in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.

"These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition and merchant vessels," it added.

The Houthis have been targeting Israeli-linked cargo ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, which has been under an Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7 last year.

The Red Sea is one of the world's most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments.

Earlier this year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a multinational mission, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to counter Houthi attacks. -