U.S. Sanctions Houthi Leaders Over Weapons Smuggling and Recruitment for Ukraine War

The Treasury Department targets seven senior Houthis and a company for facilitating arms deals and recruiting Yemenis to fight for Russia.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on seven senior Houthi leaders and one company for smuggling weapons and military-grade systems into Yemen.
The sanctioned individuals allegedly procured weapons from Russia, China, and Iran, threatening Red Sea security and regional stability.
The sanctions also target Abdulwali Abdoh Hasan Al-Jabri and his company, accused of recruiting Yemeni civilians to fight for Russia in Ukraine under false pretenses.
The U.S. State Department has officially designated the Houthi movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing their destabilizing activities.
Officials emphasized the U.S. commitment to countering Houthi violence and working with Yemen's internationally recognized government to reduce their capabilities.