US Open to Removing Houthis from Terror List for Red Sea Peace

In a move to de-escalate tensions, the US may delist the Houthis if they cease attacks in the Red Sea, signaling a shift towards diplomatic solutions.

• The US is considering removing the Houthis from its terrorist designation list in exchange for an end to their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
• This consideration follows a series of attacks by the Houthis, including the hijacking of the Japanese cargo ship Galaxy Leader and the holding of its 25 crew members.
• US Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, expressed hope for finding diplomatic off-ramps to de-escalate the situation.
• The Biden administration had previously removed and then reinstated the Houthis on the terrorist list, reflecting fluctuating US policy towards the group.
• The move aims to end the conflict through diplomacy and could potentially lead to the release of hostages and a halt to military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

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