U.S. Mission to Yemen
Recent News About U.S. Mission to Yemen
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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.
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Houthis' detention of UN staff condemned amid escalating tensions
The Office of the Spokesperson has issued a statement condemning the actions of the Houthis, who recently detained additional United Nations staff members in Yemen.
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Trump signs order re-designating Houthis as foreign terrorist organization
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to re-designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
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Trump initiates process for Houthi designation as foreign terrorist group
By the authority vested in him as President, Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order initiating the process to designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.