After a series of drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates they’ve conducted, Yemen’s Houthi rebels were threatened with new sanctions by the US on Wednesday.
Stressing the US has already taken several such actions, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price announced the possibility of additional measures given the reprehensible attacks that emanate from the Houthis in Yemen.
In an effort to push forward the peace negotiations in the war-torn country, President Jo Biden’s administration has withdrawn the foreign terrorist organization label the Houthis were formally designated with one year ago after Biden became president.
But it is now under increasing pressure to add it again to the group considering that the war between Yemen’s government – backed by the multination Coalition to Restore Legitimacy – and the Iran-backed Houthis continues to rage.
Price reiterated that Biden is reviewing that decision, stressing they’ll not relent in designating Houthi leaders and entities that are threatening civilians and regional stability by involving in military offensives.
Meanwhile, following the phone call between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the US Navy has deployed a powerful warship and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the UAE from the current threat.
In line with the agreed cooperation, the UAE Navy will partner with the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole, which will make a port call in Abu Dhabi, and will also get the air support of the fifth-generation warplanes deployed to provide early warning intelligence and collaborating on air defense.
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