The #UnitedStates Central Command (CENTCOM) reported it repelled a close-range ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled areas in #Yemen towards the USS Laboon in the Red Sea overnight.The announcement also noted that CENTCOM and a coalition vessel successfully destroyed two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched from the same Houthi-controlled region.CENTCOM said these actions were taken to counter an "imminent threat" to both merchant vessels and US Navy ships, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring the safety of international waters in the #RedSea.