Targets included the first unmanned underwater vessel used by the Iranian-backed group in its attacks on the Red Sea.
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The U.S. Central Command confirmed Sunday the U.S. conducted five strikes against Houthi militia’s vessels, including on the first unmanned underwater vessels used in these recent attacks, in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed militant group.Key Facts
The strikes, which occurred between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, targeted three anti-ship cruise missiles, an unmanned surface vessel and an unmanned underwater vessel, according to Central Command.
After identifying the targets, Central Command said it determined they “presented an imminent threat” to surrounding U.S. Navy and merchant ships.
The unmanned underwater vessel was the first used by the Iranian-backed militant group since it began attacks in the Red Sea on Oct.
