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Senators Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio Urge Blinken to Reinstate Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization Amid Escalating Attacks

Nov 1, 2024, 09:43 PM

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reinstate the Houthis' designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The senators, including Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio, expressed their concerns in a letter highlighting the increasing aggression of the Houthis, who are backed by Iran. This push comes amid growing frustration over the Biden administration's previous decision to remove the Houthis from the FTO list. Senators argue that the Houthis' escalating attacks in the Middle East necessitate a reevaluation of their designation to hold them accountable and target their financial support.