US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces have successfully destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile launcher and an uncrewed surface vessel in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen within the past 24 hours. Additionally, CENTCOM reported the destruction of two Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles over the Red Sea. In a post on X, CENTCOM stated, “These weapons presented a clear and imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as merchant vessels in the region.”