U.S. Strikes Against Houthis Continue Amid Criticism of Biden Administration's Approach

The Biden administration faces criticism for its handling of the Yemen conflict, as U.S. strikes against the Houthis continue in response to their attacks on international shipping lanes.

• The Biden administration has redesignated Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis as a terrorist group, but has faced criticism for not relisting them as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). Critics argue that the administration is trying to legitimize the Houthis enough to include them in Yemen's governing structure.
• The Houthis have continued their attacks on international trading ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, even after the U.S. and the U.K. launched strikes against Houthi assets in Yemen. The group has justified these attacks as a response to Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
• The U.S. has carried out multiple rounds of strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, marking the fourth time the U.S. has struck the Iran-backed rebel group in less than a week. These strikes have been in response to the Houthis' repeated attacks on international shipping lanes.
• Despite the U.S.'s military actions, finding Houthi targets has proven to be more challenging than anticipated. The Houthis have responded to the strikes by targeting U.S. and U.K. vessels, both military and commercial.
• The Biden administration's decision to engage in military action in Yemen without consulting Congress has been criticized, with some arguing that the U.S.'s involvement risks escalating the conflict and further discouraging civilian traffic in the Red Sea.

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