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State Department Designates Iran-backed Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The U.S. State Department has designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Iran-backed Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), this came In a statement seen by Barran Press. This action according to the statement fulfills a key promise of President Trump's administration and aligns with Executive Order 14175.
President Trump emphasized that "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."
Since 2023, the Iran-backed Houthis have launched numerous attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as U.S. service members. They have notably targeted American and allied vessels while sparing Chinese-flagged ships.
The statement added that the United States will not tolerate any country engaging with terrorist organizations like the Iran-backed Houthis under the guise of legitimate business. This designation underscores the Trump Administration's commitment to national security and protecting American citizens.
The U.S. State Department has designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Iran-backed Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), this came In a statement seen by Barran Press. This action according to the statement fulfills a key promise of President Trump's administration and aligns with Executive Order 14175.
President Trump emphasized that "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."
Since 2023, the Iran-backed Houthis have launched numerous attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as U.S. service members. They have notably targeted American and allied vessels while sparing Chinese-flagged ships.
The statement added that the United States will not tolerate any country engaging with terrorist organizations like the Iran-backed Houthis under the guise of legitimate business. This designation underscores the Trump Administration's commitment to national security and protecting American citizens.
