The four -year honeymoon of the Houthis are over

The four -year honeymoon of the Houthis are over

The US State Department restored the name of foreign terrorist organizations for the Houthi Group in Yemen supported by Iran and fulfilled an order announced by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office. This campaign underlines Washington’s commitment to counteract the Iranian deputy and the growing threat to the Houthis, whose violent actions are equipped, destabilized Yemen and the wider Middle East.

As part of this step, the Program of the Foreign Ministry for Justice Programs announced that they have to pay up to $ 15 million for information that leads to the disorder of the Houthi financing, which signals a focused efforts to reduce the financial resources that maintain the violent campaign of the group.

This decision is an important step in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and to limit Iran’s influence in the region.

Foreign Minister Marco Rubio emphasized that the Houthis repeatedly aimed at merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and represent a direct threat to US service members. He underlined that the United States will not tolerate no nation that deals with terrorist organizations such as Houthis, especially under the pretext of legitimate international trade. This attitude confirms that his country’s commitment to hold such groups into account and protect the global maritime security.

The Houthis, which conquered control over the capital of Yemen in Sanaa in 2014, expanded their reach through a combination of military aggression and support for Iran’s QUDS dispute, which has made it possible for them not only to carry out persistent attacks against the legitimate government of Yemen, but also against the civil infrastructure in the entire region.

This is not the first time that the group of terrorists is exposed to considerable measures to contain their influence. At the beginning of 2021, the first Trump government made the same decisive decision and marked a critical step to isolate the group from global financial networks. It severely restricted the ability of the Houthis to access important means of accessing resources and weapons, all of which were of crucial importance to maintain their violent campaign.

In an unexpected shift, however, the bidet management removed the name of the Pro Iran Group shortly after taking office in 2021 and claimed that the name disabled the delivery of humanitarian help for Yemen. This made it possible for the Houthis to operate with greater freedom, and enabled them to continue their violent activities without solid consequences.

This decision is a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and to limit the influence of Iran in the region

Dalia al-aqidi

By re -hiring the name, the Trump government has tried to correct this error and to confirm its commitment to combat terrorism in the Middle East. Restoration of the name sends a clear message that Washington will not tolerate the Houthis terrorist acts and that they are held accountable for their actions. In addition, it will have far-reaching consequences for your supporters, especially for the most important supporter Iran.

The reinstatement will significantly disrupt the access of the Houthis to international financial systems. The American government will now be authorized to freeze all assets associated with the Houthis within the US jurisdiction and to block all financial transactions that could benefit the group. The terrorist group is cut off by urgently needed means and prevents them from purchasing weapons, ammunition and other resources that support their persistent terrorist activities.

This financial pressure can also restrict the ability of the Houthi to recruit new members and maintain their violent campaign, especially if he cuts off Iran’s supply lines. By focusing on the group’s financial networks, the United States aims to undermine its ability to carry out attacks and to weaken its operational skills.

The American decision will also have military and strategic consequences. There is a stronger legal basis for the United States and its allies to take military measures against the Houthis. It enables the United States to address military positions and leaders of Houthi as well as their arms supply chains. It also justifies the increasing military operations in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden, areas in which the Houthis have targeted commercial shipping ships. By protecting these crucial maritime routes, Washington and its allies can help protect global trade. In the meantime, it also provides other legal reasons in order to react quickly to enemy measures against the US navy warships in the region.

Although this action can complicate the submission of humanitarian aid to Yemen, the United States has stated that it will implement measures to ensure that the help of the aids will benefit without the Houthis. This includes cooperation with international organizations and the distribution of help. The goal is to prevent the terrorists from steering humanitarian resources in order to finance their brutal activities, and at the same time ensure that the suffering of the Yemeni people does not remain unaffected. The relief of the humanitarian crisis without enabling the Houthis to take advantage of the situation for your own profit requires a sensitive balance that must be carefully navigated.

The redesign has significant regional consequences, especially for Washington allies such as Saudi Arabia, the VAE and Israel, which were targeted by the group. It strengthens the support of the White House for its allies and keeps the deputies of Iran accountable. However, this action is not without a risks-sie with Iran, the tensions can escalate, which may lead to increased support for the Houthis and other militant groups, which make the efforts of the de-escalation of wider tensions of the Middle East difficult and the diplomatic relationships of the USA burdened with both Iran and with its allies.

The actions of the Houthis went far beyond the Arabian Peninsula and threaten not only regional stability, but also global security. As part of the broader strategy of the Iranian strategy to weaken the US influence and sow chaos in the Middle East, this decision of the Trump government was both essential and crucial. This courageous step has strengthened the ability of the international community to hold the Houthis accountable, reduce its support and to limit its capacity for further violence. It also catalyzes a stronger cooperation between nations to eradicate terrorism and protect global peace. This decision was not only a strategic victory in combating terrorism, but a necessary step to secure a more stable and safe world.

• Dalia al-Aqidi is the managing director of the American Center for Counter Extremism.

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