The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Monday that American forces recently destroyed three unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) belonging to the Houthis.
According to CENTCOM, the drones were launched from Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen over the Gulf of Aden. The weapons were all destroyed between Sunday and Monday evenings.
CENTCOM reported that US forces destroyed three other Houthi weapons and vessels in the last 24 hours.
“Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Houthi uncrewed surface vessel (USV), one Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) and one Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) in the Red Sea,” according to the report.
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CENTCOM stated that the weapons “presented a clear and imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as merchant vessels in the region.”
“This reckless and dangerous behavior by Iranian-backed Houthis continues to threaten regional stability and security,” according to the statement.
Earlier on Monday, a senior US official revealed that a drone strike in Iraq killed a Houthi drone specialist on July 30th. The confirmation came after “several” US servicemen were hurt in a suspected rocket strike on the Ain al-Asad airbase.
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“Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” the official informed Fox News. “We will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
Tensions in the Middle East have risen between Israel and its foes since a dozen children were killed in a Hezbollah strike on a soccer field in the Golan Heights, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. On Monday, CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla met with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.
“Your arrival in Israel at this time is a direct translation of U.S. support for Israel into action,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said of the meeting. “The relationship between Israel and the United States is unshakable.”
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