The United States issued on Thursday more sanctions targeting Houthi rebels and Hezbollah trade networks, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran and the Iranian-backed groups.
The U.S. Treasury Department in a statement said it targeted six companies, individuals and three vessels accused of being involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities, including oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Yemen and the United Arab Emirates on behalf of a Houthi rebels financial official's network.
Since the Houthis began their attacks on Red Sea shipping last year, the United States has sanctioned dozens of entities, individuals, and ships associated with the network of Sa’id al-Jamal, who was designated on June 10, 2021
The revenue from this network, according to the U.S. Treasury, finances the Houthis’ reckless attacks in vital waterways and strikes on civilian infrastructure, with devastating consequences for the region and globe.
The U.S. Treasury Press Statement added that the U.S. will continue to use the tools at its disposal to deprive the Houthis of revenue to carry out their attacks on international shipping, and will continue to confront Iran’s enabling Houthi attacks.