The Biden administration, as reported by @gatewaypundit, is considering re-designating the Iran-backed Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, a reversal of the 2021 decision to end the group's terrorist designation. Concurrently, the administration is preparing to lift a ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, as detailed by @katekelly, @ewong, and @viviannereim in @NYTimes. This policy shift is in response to Saudi Arabia's peace talks with the Houthi militia in Yemen, with the aim of securing a permanent ceasefire. Saudi officials have cited regional instability as a reason for needing the arms. Opposition from members of Congress has been noted regarding the planned sale of advanced offensive weapons. Additionally, a group of over 40 prominent conservatives, led by @AmericanFreedom and reported by @zach_kessel in @NRO, has called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to re-designate the Houthis as terrorists. For context, the @ForumArmsTrade has referenced over $5B in weapons offers to Saudi Arabia through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
important reporting via @nytimes "U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia"... but, for context, also see our resource page on the weapons US has continued offering, incl/ $5B+ via #FMS https://t.co/VrkcmRSKu4 https://t.co/zEOLPpkniu
The New York Times reports: President Biden is preparing to sell advanced offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia again, despite opposition from members of Congress. The move comes as Riyadh tries to reach a permanent ceasefire with the Houthis, citing fears that negotiations with…
US prepares to lift ban on sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia https://t.co/YxFIy7wBbo
The Biden administration is preparing to relax restrictions on some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials said on Thursday, crediting the kingdom’s peace talks with a militia in Yemen for hastening an easing of the constraints. https://t.co/HYNEQEt1Zv
NEW: The Biden administration is preparing to lift its ban on major offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia. Saudi officials have been telling US counterparts they need the arms because of instability in the region. w/ @katekelly @viviannereim. https://t.co/eLCVIvqiLM
SCOOP: #Biden prepares to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to #saudiarabia, per aides via @NYTimes by me @ewong and @viviannereim https://t.co/5VG5CfpZGS
"@AmericanFreedom led a group of more than 40 prominent conservatives in calling on United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to re-designate the Iran-backed Houthi militia as a terrorist organization." — @zach_kessel in @NRO https://t.co/BA4tOdPS2B
Biden Regime Considers Re-designating Houthis as Terrorist Organization — The Same Regime Who Ended Trump-era Houthi Terrorist Designation in 2021 via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/zNIeuQhyY7