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Statement

Statement | Jan. 11, 2024

US CENTCOM Statement on 27th Houthi attack on commercial shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden

USCENTCOM

On Jan. 11 at approximately 2 a.m. (Sanaa time), the Iranian-backed Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden. One commercial vessel reported visually observing the missile impact the water; however, there were no injuries or damage reported. This is the 27th Houthi attack on international shipping since Nov 19.