U.S. Mission to Yemen
Recent News About U.S. Mission to Yemen
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Treasury targets Houthi-linked smuggling network with new sanctions
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two individuals and five entities involved in money laundering and importing petroleum products into Houthi-controlled territories.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Houthis over illicit oil trading
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken significant action against Iran-backed Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis.
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U.S. Mission to Yemen opens applications for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The U.S. Mission to Yemen is currently inviting applications for the 2026-2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.
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Fulbright Foreign Student Program opens applications for 2026
The U.S. Mission to Yemen has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
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Applications open for 2026-2027 Fulbright FLTA Program at U.S. colleges
The United States Mission to Yemen has announced the availability of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) for the academic year 2026-2027.
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US Central Command intensifies campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen
U.S. Central Command forces have been conducting a focused campaign against the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen since mid-March.
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The Treasury imposes sanctions on vessels supporting Houthis with oil deliveries
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners for supporting the Houthis, part of Iran’s network of proxies.
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US imposes sanctions on Yemen's International Bank for alleged Houthi support
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C (IBY) for its financial support to the Houthi group, Ansarallah.
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OFAC updates sanctions regulations with new general license for Ansarallah transactions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a new general license, No. 23A, which pertains to transactions involving Ansarallah under the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (FTOSR)...
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OPEN Program opens applications for Yemeni English teachers in 2025
The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program has announced a call for applications for its 2025 course, specifically welcoming Yemeni citizens to participate.
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U.S. continues campaign against Houthis to ensure Red Sea navigation
Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen gathered on April 10, 2025, to mark the 249th year of U.S. independence.
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U.S. designates Houthi group as terrorist organization, warns countries against support
On March 5, 2025, the State Department designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), fulfilling one of President Trump's first promises upon taking office.
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OFAC updates regulations on transactions with Ansarallah and specified provisions to Yemen
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued General License No. 22A, which is an update to the regulations concerning transactions involving Ansarallah as per the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (GTSR) and the Foreign Terrorist...
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U.S. sanctions network supporting Houthis, targeting commodities from Russia
The U.S. government has announced sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in a global illicit finance network supporting the Houthi group.
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Secretary Rubio and First Lady Trump to host International Women of Courage Awards
On April 1, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will host the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the Department of State.
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U.S. Treasury targets Houthi leaders over arms smuggling ties with Russia
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced measures against seven senior members of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis.
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U.S. sanctions senior Houthi leaders over arms smuggling and violence
The United States has imposed sanctions on seven senior members of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, for their involvement in smuggling weapons into Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and negotiating weapons procurement deals.
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State Department designates Ansar Allah as a foreign terrorist organization
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
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U.S. issues Level 4 travel advisory for Yemen due to multiple security threats
The U.S. Department of State has reissued a Level 4 travel advisory for Yemen, urging citizens not to travel to the country due to various security threats including terrorism, civil unrest, and health risks.
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US urges action against Iranian support for Houthis at UN Security Council
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, addressed the UN Security Council on February 13, 2025, highlighting concerns over the situation in Yemen.