WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department announced on Jan. 16 that it has sanctioned more than 20 individuals and entities for allegedly helping transfer oil, get arms, and provide financial backing for the Iran-backed Houthis.
The department targeted 21 individuals and entities for allegedly supporting the Houthis, who have been designated as terrorists by the United States.
“The Houthis threaten the United States by committing acts of terror and attacking commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a press release.
“Treasury is taking action to cut off nearly two dozen individuals and entities involved in transferring oil, procuring weapons, and providing financial services for this Iran-backed terrorist organization….
Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists
