Somali Pirates Seize Ship Near Yemen, Prompting U.S. Navy Response

Following the incident, missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas towards the responding U.S. Navy destroyer and the seized ship.

• Somali pirates seized the commercial ship Central Park near Yemen, prompting a response from the U.S. Navy and allied ships.
• The pirates attempted to take control of the ship but fled when the U.S. and coalition forces arrived.
• Five pirates were detained by a team from the USS Mason, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer.
• Shortly after the incident, two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the USS Mason and Central Park.
• The missiles landed in the Gulf of Aden, about 10 nautical miles from the ships, causing no damage or injuries.

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