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The U.S. State Department recently announced the designation of Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This move was made on March 5, 2025, following a promise made by President Trump upon entering office.
The designation underlines concerns detailed by President Trump in Executive Order 14175. According to the order, "the Houthis’ activities threaten the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our closest regional partners, and the stability of global maritime trade."
The United States asserts its firm stance against any nation or commercial entity that supports foreign terrorist organizations, including the Houthis. This includes specific actions such as offloading ships and provisioning oil at ports controlled by the Houthis, activities that could potentially breach U.S. law.
The message from the State Department emphasizes the U.S. commitment to ensuring accountability and reinforcing national security interests in the region.
