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U.S. Labels Yemen's Houthis as Foreign Terrorists

3/4/2025

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The U.S. has reclassified Yemen's Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization," a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This decision comes in response to a troubling increase in Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea, further complicating humanitarian efforts in a nation already grappling with dire challenges.

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The U.S. has reclassified Yemen's Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization," a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This decision comes in response to a troubling increase in Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea, further complicating humanitarian efforts in a nation already grappling with dire challenges.