US President Joe Biden’s administration is considering adding Yemen’s Houthi rebels Ansar Allah to the list of foreign terrorist organizations. This was announced by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the White House National Security Council. CNN.
“We’re looking into it right now. We haven’t decided yet whether we’re going to cancel it or change it again, but I can say we’re seriously looking into it,” Kirby said.
The Houthis were removed from the US terrorist list in February 2021.
USA and UK on the night of January 12 was attacked More than 60 targets in 16 regions of the Houthi Ansarullah movement in Yemen. Explosions occurred in many major cities, and the airport in Sanaa came under intense bombardment. The American army reported that attacks were made with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and the British army reported that attacks were made with Paveway IV guided bombs.
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the operation as a response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Yemen promised to respond “without hesitation”.
Previously reportedIt is stated that the Houthis are planning to attack US-linked ships.