The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed American forces conducted strikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
"In the context of ongoing multi-national efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on US and partner maritime traffic in the Red Sea, on Jan. 17 at approximately 11:59 p.m. (Sanaa time), US Central Command forces conducted strikes on 14 Iran-backed Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired in Houthi controlled areas in Yemen," CENTCOM said in a tweet and added the targeted missiles presented a "an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region."
Earlier, a Houthi official slammed the strikes and accused Washington of "hostile and criminal behavior against Yemen."
