CENTCOM: Missile Systems Destroyed in Yemen, Oil Tankers Targeted
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Tuesday that its naval forces destroyed two missile systems in northern Yemen, a region under the control of the Houthi group. CENTCOM stated that these missile systems posed an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, as well as merchant ships in the area. The specific location of the missile systems was not disclosed.
On the same day, CENTCOM accused the Iranian-backed Houthi group of attacking two oil tankers in the Red Sea. The targeted vessels were the Panama-flagged MV Blue Lagoon I and the Saudi-flagged MV Amjad. The attack involved two ballistic missiles and an uncrewed aerial system, both of which struck the tankers.
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While the Houthi group admitted responsibility for the attack on the MV Blue Lagoon I, they have remained silent about the alleged strike on the MV Amjad. However, Bahri, the Saudi company that owns and operates the Amjad, denied that the vessel was targeted or damaged. In a statement, Bahri said, “Amjad was not targeted and sustained no injuries or damage. The vessel remains fully operational.”
Both ships were carrying crude oil, with the Amjad transporting approximately 2 million barrels. Despite the attacks, both vessels continued their voyages without significant damage or casualties. CENTCOM condemned the attacks as “reckless acts of terrorism” by the Houthi group, marking another instance in a series of attacks in the region since November of last year, carried out in solidarity with Palestinians and Hamas in Gaza.
