US Officially Labels The Houthis as Terror Group
The United States has officially implemented the designation of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement as a “foreign terrorist organization” (FTO), following President Donald Trump’s executive order on the issue, which was signed in January.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, saying, “The Houthis’ activities threaten the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our closest regional partners, and the stability of global maritime trade.”
“The United States will not tolerate any country engaging with terrorist organizations like the Houthis in the name of practicing legitimate international business,” Rubio added.
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