Houthi rebels launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea

 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels  launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) on Tuesday mid-day from their controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea.

In its latest update on X (formerly known as Twitter) CENTCOM, explained that M/V Laax, a Marshall Island flagged, Greek owned and operated bulk carrier, reported being struck by three of the missiles, but continued its voyage.

CENTCOM added “ Separately, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), its forces successfully destroyed five un-crewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea, launched from an Iranian-backed Houthi rebels -controlled area of Yemen.