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Trump Administration Sanctions 21 Individuals Linked to Houthis

1/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on 21 individuals and entities tied to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on January 16, 2026.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said the sanctions aim to disrupt the Houthis’ revenue generation and smuggling operations.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Houthis threaten regional security by committing acts of terror and attacking vessels in the Red Sea.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on 21 individuals and entities tied to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on January 16, 2026.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said the sanctions aim to disrupt the Houthis’ revenue generation and smuggling operations.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Houthis threaten regional security by committing acts of terror and attacking vessels in the Red Sea.