The aggression by the Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, continues to escalate, prompting discussions about the need to redesignate them as a foreign terrorist organization. In February 2021, President Biden removed the group from the terror list, a decision that many now question. Over the past year, the Houthis have been responsible for 23 attacks on international ships, raising concerns about the safety of maritime trade routes.
Experts, like Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute, argue that taking the Houthis off the terror group list was a mistake. While a few of their leaders remain designated, the entire group has been causing problems in Yemen for several years. They have clashed with Saudi Arabia, a key ally of the United States in the region. With the recent surge in attacks, the involvement of U.S. forces has become a significant issue that demands attention.
