The United States military on Sunday struck an anti-ship cruise missile « prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea » in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
The command added that « this action will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels. » »On Feb. 4, at approximately 4 a.m. (Sanaa time) [01:00 GMT], U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.
