Red Sea attacks: Houthis accuse US of "blackmail" after rebel group re-classified as terrorists

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added 4 months ago by XaniaNews

10 Views

The U.S. revealed it put Yemen's Houthi rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists on Wednesday, following a series of attacks on Israel-affiliated vessels on the Red Sea.

The move hits the Iran-backed fighters with harsh sanctions that could cripple their ability to fund attacks in vital Red Sea shipping lanes.

The Houthis say the designation is "blackmail" and will not affect operations that they are actively carrying out in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

“The U.S. uses this designation as blackmail against anyone who opposes its policies and stands in opposition — including its support for the war on Gaza,” Houthi Media Authority member Abdul-Rahman al-Ahnumi said on Wednesday.

“We will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there attacks against merchant vessels must stop and we will remain prepared to take additional actions if necessary,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said Wednesday.

Despite U.S. threats, the Houthis remain in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza — more than 24,000 of which have been killed by Israel since Oct 7. The violence came in response to the Hamas attacks in Israel that resulted in the death of more than 1,200 Israelis and approximately 240 hostages being taken.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10230227/us-yemen-houthi-airstrikes-red-sea/

Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc
Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ
Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt
Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB
#GlobalNews #Houthi #IsraelHamasConflict

Category: News and politics
Tags: global news, News, US News

Top 20 Videos with the Most Views in 2023 from YouTu...
YouTube is the world’s most popular video-sharing platform, where users can upload, watch, share...
YouTube vs YouTube Premium: What are the differences...
YouTube is the most popular video streaming platform in the world, with billions of hours of content uploaded...
YouTube Premium: What is it and why you should get it
YouTube Premium is a subscription service that offers a range of benefits for YouTube and YouTube Music...
How YouTube can be useful for learning games for chi...
YouTube is a popular online platform that allows users to upload, watch, and share videos on various topics. One...
How YouTube can be useful for getting more views on ...
YouTube is a popular online platform that allows users to upload, watch, and share videos on various topics. One...
How YouTube can be useful for the construction of DI...
YouTube is a popular online platform that allows users to upload, watch, and share videos on various topics. One...
The reasons why videos on sharing platforms are so w...
Videos are one of the most popular and engaging forms of online content, especially on sharing platforms like...
The Most Popular Types of Videos on YouTube
YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, is home to a vast array of content that captures the...
The Different Types of Videos on Sharing Platforms
In today's digital world, sharing platforms have become popular spaces for people to upload and watch videos...
The Largest Video Sharing Platforms in 2023
Video sharing platforms are websites that allow users to upload, store, and deliver video content, and leverage it...