From U.S. Central Command, Jan. 8, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted multiple precision strikes against two Iranian-backed Houthi underground Advanced Conventional Weapon (ACW) storage facilities within Houthi-controlled territories of Yemen, Jan. 8. The Houthis used these facilities to conduct attacks against U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
There were no injuries or damage to U.S. personnel or equipment.
The strikes are part of CENTCOM’s effort to degrade Iranian-backed Houthi attempts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region.
Latest posts by Seapower Staff (see all)
- Department of the Navy Releases FY27 Budget Request - April 21, 2026
- FRCSW Produces First Organic Super Hornet to Undergo Block III Modifications - April 21, 2026
- Australia, Canada, and U.S. conduct multilateral operations in South China Sea - April 21, 2026
