Biden designates Houthis terrorist group, as U.S. ramps up Red Sea counterstrikes
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-17 10:30:01
Summary
The U.S. has designated the Houthi rebels as specially designated global terrorists in an effort to deter their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The designation triggers an asset freeze, but will not take effect until mid-February. The U.S. revoked the Houthi's terrorist designation in 2021, but has now reinstated it with the SDGT label to minimize unintended consequences for Yemeni civilians. The move is part of a broader effort to stabilize global trade in the Red Sea and prevent regional war in the Middle East.
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