The missile impacted the water, causing no damage nor injuries, CENTCOM added in a post on X.
By REUTERS FEBRUARY 26, 2024 04:30
Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2024 08:11
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early on Monday that Yemen’s Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile likely targeting the MV Torm Thor, but missed the US-flagged, owned and operated oil tanker, in the Gulf of Aden on Feb. 24.
The missile impacted the water, causing no damage nor injuries, CENTCOM added in a post on X.
The Iran-aligned group said on Sunday that they targeted the tanker as the militants continue to attack shipping lanes.
A child holds a pistol as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, February 16, 2024 (credit: KHALED ABDULLAH/REUTERS)
US military also shot down two drones over Red Sea
The US military also shot down in “self-defense” two one-way unmanned aerial attack vehicles over the southern Red Sea on Sunday, said CENTCOM.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have launched exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19, saying it is in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza as Israel wages war against Hamas.
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