Houthis Hit Terror List: U.S. Cracks Down on Red Sea Raiders
Published Date: 1/31/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. government is moving to officially label Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization because they’ve attacked U.S. forces, allies, and global shipping routes. This change means the U.S. will work with partners to cut off their resources and stop their dangerous actions. Expect key reports and decisions within the next 30 to 45 days, which could impact security and trade worldwide.
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Start formal FTO designation process
On January 22, 2025 the President ordered that Ansar Allah (the Houthis) be considered for designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under 8 U.S.C. 1189. The Secretary of State must submit a report within 30 days of January 22, 2025 and then take appropriate action within 15 days after submitting that report.
USAID review could end Yemen projects
If Ansar Allah is designated, USAID and the Secretary of State will jointly review United Nations partners, nongovernmental organizations, and contractors through which USAID works in Yemen to find entities that (i) made payments to members of, or entities controlled by, Ansar Allah or (ii) criticized counter-Ansar Allah efforts while failing to document Ansar Allah's abuses. The USAID Administrator shall take appropriate action to terminate projects, grants, or contracts identified in that review.
Policy to cut off Houthi resources and protect shipping
The order states U.S. policy to cooperate with regional partners to eliminate Ansar Allah's capabilities, deprive it of resources, and end its attacks on U.S. personnel, partners, and maritime shipping in the Red Sea. The text notes the Houthis attacked commercial vessels more than 100 times and that rerouting commercial traffic contributed to global inflation.
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