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April 30 Red Sea Update

U.S. Central Command

Press Release | April 30, 2024

USCENTCOM

April 30, 2024
Release Number 20240430 - 02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. - At approximately 1:52 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 30, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen.

It was determined the USV presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, 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.