 More violence in the Red Sea. The U.S. saying it successfully destroyed five Iranian-backed uncrewed aerial vehicles belonging to Yemen's Houthi rebels, three over the Red Sea and two over Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. CENTCOM saying it was determined that these UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S. coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure, end quote.