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U.S. conducts 'self-defense' strike against Houthi missile from Yemen

CGTN

 , Updated 12:52, 02-Mar-2024

U.S. military commanders said on Friday that they conducted a "self-defense" strike against an Iranian-backed Houthi surface-to-air missile that was preparing to launch from Yemen.

At approximately 12:40 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a self-defense strike against one Iranian-backed Houthi surface-to-air missile that was prepared to launch from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen towards the Red Sea, the forces said on social media X. 

At 10:46 p.m. (Sanaa time), the Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) from Yemen into the Red Sea and there was no impact or damage to any vessels, the commanders added. 

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