Recent developments indicate the United States is considering revoking the Houthi group's terrorist designation in response to their attempts to shut down global trade in the Red Sea through attacks on commercial shipping and American servicemembers. Senators Tom Cotton and Joni Ernst criticized the Biden administration's approach, suggesting it reflects a policy of appeasement towards Iran and the Iran-backed Houthis, and urged the enforcement of sanctions rather than easing pressure. Meanwhile, US Special Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking, emphasized the pursuit of a diplomatic solution to the blockade, stating there is no military solution to the conflict and hinted at a ceasefire in Gaza as a potential incentive for peace. Critics argue that removing the terrorist label might be perceived as a sign of weakness and a victory for Iran's pressure campaign, while others doubt the effectiveness of this strategy in stopping the Houthi attacks. The situation follows the failure of the U.S.-led 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' aimed at stopping the Houthis.
🇺🇸🇾🇪 IMPORTANT: USA offers tries to bargain to stop the attacks in the Red Sea. -> Remember the proud announcement of the “Operation Prosperity Guardian” to stop the Houthis? The U.S. led coalition failed miserably and now try to make deal. https://t.co/cnpe53Mrsu
Diplomatic Win for Houthis in Red Sea Attacks; U.S To Revoke Houthi’ Terrorist Designation https://t.co/1VWkYqqzhG
#WATCH | In a strange call, the #US Special Envoy to #Yemen advocated for a diplomatic solution to #Houthi attacks. https://t.co/a443QbBlo1
If #Biden Admin removes the Iran-backed #Houthi terrorist label, it would be a sign of major weakness and another victory for Iran pressure campaign. https://t.co/wp8oJvuoFh
U.S. May Revoke Huthi Terrorist Label If They Stop Red Sea Ship Attacks https://t.co/AjuIzh44ds I can promise you, the Huthis don't care about being designated and this will not be the carrot the USG thinks it is.
Lenderking already admitted that he thinks the Houthis will stop Red Sea attacks "when there's a ceasefire in Gaza." Now he's backtracking, hoping to entice Houthis to stop attacks without a ceasefire, in exchange for removal of the terrorism designation. https://t.co/ynkNUabuI4 https://t.co/CWuSOD8X1A
BREAKING🚨 Earlier today, Tim Lenderking, the US Special Envoy to Yemen, stated that the United States is actively pursuing a diplomatic solution to the blockade of the Red Sea by the Yemeni Armed Forces, declaring there is no “military solution”. (1/2) https://t.co/8vjiw6YUho
US May Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label If They Stop Red Sea Ship Attacks: BBG If you promise to lower CPI by even 0.1% ahead of November, you will get 10% from the big guy
Iran-backed Houthis’ attacks on American servicemembers and commercial shipping should not be rewarded. Biden’s appeasement of Iran is what put the world in this danger in the first place. He should be enforcing sanctions, not easing the pressure. https://t.co/gknaSFATbl
The Houthi terrorists and their Iranian benefactors have tried to shut down global trade in the Red Sea with deadly consequences. Appeasing and rewarding such behavior would be a new low for the Biden foreign policy team. https://t.co/7jnRfR40S0