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US May Designate Iran-Backed Houthis a Terror Organization Following Ship Hijacking

Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdul-Salam said that Israel only understands ’the language of force,' and vowed to conduct more attacks in international waters.
US May Designate Iran-Backed Houthis a Terror Organization Following Ship Hijacking
The Galaxy Leader is seen at the port of Koper, Slovenia, on Sept. 16, 2008. Kristijan Bracun/AP Photo
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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The Biden administration may designate the Iran-backed Houthis as a terrorist organization following the rebel group’s seizure of a cargo vessel in the Red Sea.

The announcement follows the Nov. 19 hijacking of the Galaxy Leader cargo vessel and the capture of its crew by the radical Islamist group.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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