WASHINGTON

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday that the Houthi group launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) from Yemen into the Red Sea in the past 24 hours. 

"This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden," CENTCOM said in a statement.

No injuries or damage were reported by US, coalition or commercial ships, it added.

The Houthis have been targeting Israeli-linked cargo ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, which has been under an Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7 last year.

The Red Sea is one of the world's most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments.

Earlier this year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a multinational mission, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to counter Houthi attacks.