The U.S. Central Command announced on Tuesday that it conducted a strike against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles.

'On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV),' the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X.

'U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region,' the statement added.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that: 'These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels.'

The U.S. Central Command announced on Tuesday that it conducted a strike against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles.

'On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV),' the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X.

'U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region,' the statement added.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that: 'These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels.'