SHEL - US Reclassifies Houthi Rebels As Terrorists After Second Attack On American-Operated Ship In Red Sea | Benzinga
The U.S. has reclassified the Yemen-based Houthi rebels as terrorists following their second attack on an American-operated ship in the Red Sea. This move is expected to have a significant impact on global trade.
What Happened: The U.S. has re-added the Houthi rebels to its list of terrorist organizations, reported Reuters. This decision comes in the wake of the rebels’ second attack on a U.S.-operated vessel in the Red Sea region on Wednesday.
The Houthi militia, which is allied with Iran, has been targeting ships in the region since November. These attacks have disrupted trade between Asia and Europe and raised concerns among major global powers.
The Houthis have justified their actions as a show of solidarity with the Palestinians and have threatened to expand their attacks to include U.S. ships in response to American and British military actions.
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