US says it intercepted Houthi missile in Red Sea

A United States destroyer has intercepted a missile that Houthi rebels in Yemen fired toward the Red Sea, the US military said.

“On Jan. 30, at approximately 11:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired one anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea.
The missile was shot down by USS Gravely (DDG 107),” the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

No damage or injuries were reported.

The Iran-backed Houthi militia have repeatedly targeted ships in the region since the start of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The Houthis say their actions are a protest against Israel’s military campaign in the Palestinian territory.

In response, the US and UK have carried out several attacks on Houthi targets in recent weeks.

Shipping firms have also diverted hundreds of vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks on ships traveling via the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

Source » dw.com