"Biden administration's reversal on Houthi terrorist designation and its impact on Yemen"

The US has re-designated Yemen's Houthi rebels as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists," imposing financial and material support restrictions, potentially impacting humanitarian aid delivery to Yemen. The move aims to curb Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, but experts doubt its effectiveness and fear it could embolden the group. Geopolitically, the designation may lead to sanctions on entities supporting the Houthis, including Iran, which backs the group.