The SEALs found cruise and ballistic missile components, including propulsion and guidance devices, as well as warheads, Central Command said.
Iran has an anti-ship missile called the Ghadir.
The U.S. Navy ultimately sank the ship carrying the weapons after deeming it unsafe, Central Command said.
However, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the Houthis' attacks.
Since November, the Houthis have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea, saying they were avenging Israel’s offensive in Gaza against Hamas.
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