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WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (KUNA) -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday its forces successfully destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile and launcher in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
"It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region," according to a CENTCOM update.
"These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure," it added. (end)
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