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.