Tue Mar 04 18:13:38 UTC 2025: ## US Re-Designates Yemen’s Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization
**Washington D.C.** – The United States has re-designated Yemen’s Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization, reversing a decision made by the Biden administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move on Tuesday, stating that the Houthis’ actions threaten US personnel, regional partners, and global maritime trade. The designation, which reinstates sanctions and penalties for those providing material support to the group, was initially put in motion by President Trump in January 2021, but rescinded by the Biden administration in early 2021 due to humanitarian concerns in Yemen.
The White House cited the Biden administration’s reversal as a contributing factor to increased Houthi attacks on US Navy vessels and commercial ships, as well as civilian infrastructure in allied nations. The re-designation signals a tougher stance towards the Houthis, with the US pledging to cooperate with regional partners to curtail the group’s capabilities and operations. The move is expected to significantly impact humanitarian aid efforts and international business dealings in Yemen.
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