U.S. imposes sanctions on individuals aiding Iran in funding Houthis
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The United States of America has imposed sanctions against one individual and three legal entities who are aiding Iran in providing financial assistance to Yemeni Houthi rebels, according to a statement by the U.S. Treasury Department.
According to the department, among those included in the list were the head of the Currency Exchange Association in Sana'a (the capital of Yemen) and three exchange points in Yemen and Türkiye.
The U.S. Treasury Department notes that the aforementioned individuals facilitated the transfer of millions of dollars to the Houthis at the direction of Iranian financier Sa'id al-Jamal, who is sanctioned by the U.S. and associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps elite Quds Force.
It's worth noting that the Houthis have attempted to attack Israel multiple times. They've launched rocket attacks on the country, particularly after Israel's conflict with Hamas militants.
Background
Previously, the Houthis, believed to be financed by Iran, announced their intention to attack all ships heading to Israel through the Red Sea.
They threatened to take this action if the Gaza Strip did not receive all necessary products and medicines.
