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New Zealand Designates Iran-Backed Hezbollah, Houthis as Terrorists

Nov 20, 2024, 05:33 PM

New Zealand has officially designated Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group from Lebanon, and the Houthis from Yemen, also backed by Iran, as terrorist organizations. Previously, only Hezbollah's military wing was listed as a terrorist entity since 2010. This decision makes New Zealand the 30th country to recognize Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist group.