April 1 Red Sea Update
U.S. Central Command
USCENTCOM
April 1, 2024
Release Number 20240401 - 02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla. -- At 9 a.m. (Sanaa time) April 1, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist unmanned surface vessel (USV) in self-defense.
It was determined this USV presented a threat to U.S. and coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region.
These actions are necessary to protect our forces, ensure freedom of navigation, and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.
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