White House evades inquiry on Biden's removal of terrorist label from Iran proxy group

The White House evaded a reporter's question about President Biden's decision to remove the terrorist designation from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the decision would be reviewed but did not provide a timeframe. Several Republican lawmakers have urged the administration to reconsider the move, citing recent attacks on U.S. and Israeli forces by Iran-backed proxy groups, including the Houthis. Legislation has been introduced to force the redesignation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization, allowing for sanctions and disruption of financial support networks.