April 11 Red Sea Update
U.S. Central Command
Press Release | April 11, 2024
USCENTCOM
April 11, 2024
Release Number 20240411 - 02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla. -- At approximately 1:00 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 11, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched over the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas in Yemen.
There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships.
It was determined the ASBM presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.
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