US Considers Redesignating Houthis as Terror Group Following Red Sea Ship Seizure

The White House is considering redesignating Yemen's Houthi rebels as a "terrorist" group after they claimed responsibility for the seizure of a commercial ship in the Red Sea. The Biden administration had previously reversed the designation in 2021 to facilitate aid delivery to war-torn Yemen. The Houthis, an Iran-backed group, have recently targeted civilians and carried out attacks on Israel. The raid on the ship, operated by a Japanese firm with links to an Israeli businessman, has raised concerns about increased attacks in the Red Sea. The crew of the ship, composed of 25 workers from various countries, remains held by the Houthis.