The US military said Iran-backed Houthis have launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea on Tuesday, striking Greek’s bulk carrier.
The time of this incident, as was reported by the US Central Command, was “between 12:05 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. (Sanaa time) May 28.
The report said: “Iranian-backed Houthis launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea.
“M/V Laax, a Marshall Island flagged, Greek owned and operated bulk carrier, reported being struck by three of the missiles, but continued its voyage. There were no injuries reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels.
“Separately, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed five uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea, launched from an Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
“It was determined the systems presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels in the region.
“These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.”
