CENTCOM says Houthis fired anti-ship missile toward Red Sea shipping lanes

U.S. Central Command said Yemen's Houthi movement launched an anti-ship ballistic missile toward international shipping lanes in the Red Sea on Friday. The reported strike did not appear to hit any vessel, according to the initial U.S. account.

The incident adds to the ongoing threat facing commercial shipping in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. Since the start of the regional conflict, Houthi attacks have repeatedly disrupted traffic through the Red Sea and nearby waters, raising security costs and forcing some ships to reroute.

CENTCOM described the group as Iranian-backed, a label used by U.S. officials in their assessment of the militia's military capabilities and external support. The report did not indicate any casualties or damage from the latest launch.

The Red Sea remains a flashpoint as international forces try to deter further attacks and protect civilian shipping. The latest missile firing underscores how the conflict continues to threaten global trade while putting mariners and nearby regional communities at risk.