Overview

• 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.