U.S. destroys Houthi drone in Yemen
U.S. Central Command announced it targeted and destroyed a Houthi drone and support vehicle in Yemen, citing the imminent threat posed by Iranian-backed Houthi forces to U.S. and coalition interests and international maritime security. The operation aimed to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:22 | 07 September 2024
- Modified Date: 10:24 | 07 September 2024
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday that it destroyed a Houthi drone and support vehicle in an area of Yemen under Houthi control.
The operation "in the past 24 hours" targeted Iranian-backed Houthi forces, whose capabilities were considered an "imminent threat" to the U.S. and coalition forces, as well as commercial vessels operating in the area, CENTCOM said in a statement.
The statement stressed that the operation was conducted to secure international waters and maintain freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden -- regions where Houthi forces target cargo ships linked to Israel, in a show of support for the Gaza Strip.