"Biden Administration to Renew Houthi Rebels' Terrorist Designation Amid Escalating Mideast Tensions"

The Biden administration is expected to re-designate Yemen's Houthi rebels as a specially designated global terrorist group (SDGT) due to their continuing attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, reversing the decision made in 2021. The move comes as the U.S. continues strikes against the Iran-backed group, with President Biden stating that he believes the Houthis are a terrorist group. The attacks have led to worldwide shipping disruptions, and the U.S. has accused Iran of being involved in the Red Sea attacks, seizing a boatload of "advanced conventional weapons" sent from Iran to the Houthis.