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May 2 Red Sea Update

U.S. Central Command

Press Release | May 2, 2024

USCENTCOM

May 2, 2024
Release Number 20240502 - 02
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. -- At approximately 2:00 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 2, 2024, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.

It was determined these systems 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.



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