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Houthi Movement — Terrorist Designation and Sanctions Push
Yemen's cabinet approved a draft law to designate the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, while the US and Yemen discussed expanding international sanctions against Houthi leaders, following a deadly missile strike on Riyadh's airport.
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## Overview
The Houthi militia (Ansar Allah), which controls parts of Yemen, is facing intensifying international efforts toward terrorist designation and sanctions following a missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people (Arab News, October 12).
## Key Developments
- Yemen's cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Sharif Mohsen Al-Zandani in Aden, approved a draft law on October 12 to classify the Houthis as a terrorist organization, directing officials to complete constitutional and legal procedures for ratification (Arab News, October 12).
- The cabinet also condemned a missile and drone attack on Aden International Airport, in addition to the Riyadh airport strike (Arab News, October 12).
- US Charge d'Affaires to Yemen Neil Hope discussed with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba expanding international sanctions on the Houthis, holding leaders accountable for recruiting child soldiers, and strengthening democratic institutions (Arab News, October 12).
## Why It Matters
A formal terrorist designation by Yemen's internationally recognized government, combined with growing US-Yemen coordination on sanctions, could reshape the legal and financial environment for the Houthis, affecting arms flows, humanitarian access, and the broader Red Sea/Gulf security situation. This is a developing story with implications for shipping security, regional diplomacy, and US Middle East policy.