Saada, Yemen
15 July 2024

CENTCOM reported that its forces had “destroyed five Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed vehicles (UAV), three over the Red Sea and two over Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen”. CENTCOM also confirmed Houthi attacks against two tankers in the Red Sea; the MT Bentley I was undamaged while the MT Chios Lion was struck by an uncrewed surface vehicle but reported no injuries and did not request assistance.

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