Pentagon also considering redesignating Iranian-backed Houthis as terrorist groupThe US is seeking global support to give the UN clearer powers to interdict ships in the Red Sea heading for Houthi-controlled Yemen ports, as part of a concerted bid to weaken the Iranian-backed group, according to the US special envoy.It is also considering redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist group, a move that would make it more difficult for humanitarian organisations to operate inside the Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/16/red-sea-shipments-yemen-houthis-us-un-powers
Author : Patrick Wintour Diplomatic Editor
Publish date : 2024-12-16 11:26:21
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US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen’s Houthis
