Biden administration classifies Houthi rebel group as a terrorist organisation

Houthi rebels are escalating their attacks on the Red Sea, targeting a US vessel. The White House is classifying the militant group as a terrorist organisation, reversing a decision made at the start of the Biden administration. This week, the Houthi’s terror continued with strikes on two commercial vessels, including an American-owned ship. The US initiated more strikes on Tuesday to destroy other Houthi ballistic missiles which were prepared to launch. The Houthi’s new classification as a specially designated global terrorist group differs from being labelled a foreign terrorist organisation – the label they held under the Trump administration before President Biden revoked it.