President of the United States Donald Trump has signed a decree that classifies Yemen’s Houthi movement, or Ansar Allah, as a foreign terrorist organization.
According to the White House, the activities of the Houthi rebels threaten not only the security of American citizens and the country’s regional allies in the Middle East, but also the stability of global shipping. Houthi rebels have carried out drone and missile strikes against cargo shipping in the Red Sea since the Gaza war broke out.
The United States’ goal, together with its allies, is to destroy Ansar Allah’s ability to strike against shipping in the Red Sea, the White House said in a statement.
Source: Reuters