A statement released today, Thursday, indicated that "U.S. Central Command forces conducted two strikes in self-defense yesterday, Wednesday, targeting Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles that were ready to launch at vessels in the Red Sea." The statement added: "Later that day, at 11:30 PM (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces carried out a second strike targeting a Houthi land-attack cruise missile that was also ready for launch."