US to Review Terrorist Label for Houthis After Ship Seized
- Terrorism label was removed in 2021 amid humanitarian crisis
- Rebels seized Israeli vessel, Galaxy Leader, over the weekend
A screengrab from footage released by Huthi rebels shows members during the capture of an Israel-linked cargo vessel in the Red Sea.
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The US is reviewing whether to restore the Iranian-backed Houthis to its list of terrorist organizations after rebels seized a ship Sunday in retaliation for the war in Gaza.
“In light of the recent targeting of civilians by the Houthis, and now the piracy of a ship in international waters, we have begun a review of potential terrorist designations, and we’ll be considering other options together with our allies and partners,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Tuesday.