U.S. launches new strikes against Houthis in Yemen
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:05 | 17 January 2024
- Modified Date: 01:11 | 17 January 2024
The U.S. launched new strikes Tuesday against four anti-ship ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas.
"On Jan. 16 at approximately 1:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea," U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
CENTCOM said a Maltese-flagged bulk carrier, M/V Zografia, reported it was struck but seaworthy and was continuing its Red Sea transit, adding that no injuries were reported.
"Earlier in the day at approximately, 4:15 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Forces struck and destroyed four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen," said CENTCOM.
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