A US Navy ship deployed in the Red Sea successfully intercepted both a drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile on Thursday night. The targets were launched into the Southern Red Sea by Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed force.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) verified the incident, emphasising that the USS Mason neutralised the threats. Fortunately, no damage or casualties were reported despite eighteen ships, mostly cargo vessels, in the area.
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