US to label Houthis as terrorists
The United States to Designate Yemeni Houthis as Terrorist Organization
The United States is set to designate the Yemeni Houthis as a terrorist organization in response to their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. This move comes after the Biden administration removed the terrorist designation from the Houthis earlier this year.
The Houthis gained international attention recently when they declared war on Israel during the War in Gaza and launched attacks on international shipping. As a result, the Biden administration, according to sources, will reinstate the terrorist designation for the Houthis.
Houthi fighters and tribesmen stage a rally against the U.S. and the U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo)
In response to the Houthis’ actions, the United States announced a multinational naval coalition in December to protect the Red Sea straits. This decision was made after numerous hijackings and missile attacks by the group. However, the Houthis not only vowed to continue their attacks but also threatened to target U.S. vessels with advanced anti-ship missiles.
As a result, the U.S. and the United Kingdom carried out air and missile strikes on multiple targets in Yemen. Additional rounds of strikes followed, with the promise of more if the provocations continued.
By designating the Houthis as a terrorist organization, it will increase international pressure on the group and potentially allow for stronger action to be taken against them.
Despite the strikes by the U.S. and U.K., the Houthis have shown no signs of stopping their attacks on shipping. In fact, they have vowed to escalate their assaults on both military and civilian vessels.
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