The US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently announced the implementation of defensive air strikes against four drones and anti-ship cruise missiles belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis, in the Red Sea.

Details of the operation according to the US Central Command’s announcement on the X website, republished by Scoop24 ​​News:-

- On February 22, 2024 at approximately 5 p.m. (Sanaa time), US Central Command forces launched self-defense strikes against:**

 - Four Houthi drones supported by Iran.

 - Two mobile anti-ship missiles (ASCM) were prepared to be launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen towards the Red Sea.

- On February 23, between 3:30 and 5 a.m., US Central Command forces shot down three Houthi attack drones in one direction near several commercial ships operating in the Red Sea. There was no damage to any ships.

US Central Command forces identified the drones and anti-ship cruise missiles and determined they represented an imminent threat to commercial and US Navy vessels