The Biden administration has proposed the removal of the Houthis from the U.S. list of designated terrorist organizations contingent upon the group ceasing its attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This move, reported by various sources including Bloomberg, comes as a response to the ongoing maritime security threats posed by the Houthi's actions, which have included blockades and direct assaults on shipping routes critical for international trade. The proposition aims to foster peace and stability in the region, with U.S. officials indicating a willingness to revoke the terrorist label if the Houthis agree to halt their disruptive activities. The decision has sparked a range of reactions, with some viewing it as a pragmatic step towards de-escalation, while others, including U.S. Representative Brian Mast, criticize it as underestimating the potential consequences of removing the Houthis from the terror list.
Even as the Biden administration and Congress move forward with an illegal war in Yemen, there are alternatives to addressing the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. NEW from Edward Hunt https://t.co/PucmbXpxmo
US May Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label If They Stop Red Sea Ship Attacks https://t.co/4aAkeZQ0T7 https://t.co/vCFAhBnmRI
"The US said it would consider revoking its recent designation of Yemenβs Houthis as terrorists if the Iran-backed militants cease their shipping attacks in and around the Red Sea." https://t.co/8xfLypco3z
Let me see if I understand. The Houthis have been attacking ships for months - they have killed people and disrupted international trade - and the plan is to take them OFF the US terror list?
Joe Biden is out of his mind if he thinks he can take the Houthis off the TERROR list without serious consequences. The Houthis continue to attack ships in the Red Sea threatening the global supply chain.
US May Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label If They Stop Red Sea Ship Attacks - um, not a good idea... #terrorism https://t.co/tUakK0rGm4
US may revoke Houthi terrorist label if they stop Red Sea ship attacks - Bloomberg
The United States might consider removing the Houthis from the list of designated terrorist organizations in exchange for peace and stability in the Red Sea region. Read more>> https://t.co/o4VFu7Q6GI
πΊπΈπΎπͺ U.S. says it will consider removing Houthis from the terror list, if they promise to stop the Red Sea blockade β Bloomberg Do you think the Houthis care? https://t.co/lBUEu18M2v
U.S. Could Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label if Group Halts Attacks on Ships https://t.co/Hso9Gpt4KH
Biden Admin Proposes Revoking Houthi Terrorists From 'Terrorist' List If They Stop Attacking Ships https://t.co/jGsFGIQqoW
Biden Suggests Taking Houthis Off Terror List If They Stop Attacking Ships https://t.co/k2kV9ExCiH
Bloomberg reports that US officials say they will again remove the Houthis from the list of terrorist organizations if they stop attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. https://t.co/Hr6tsNx8fD