You are subscribed to Counterterrorism for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Sanctioning a Houthi Petroleum and Financial Network  07/22/2025 10:50 AM EDT Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Sanctioning a Houthi Petroleum and Financial Network  hide Sanctioning a Houthi Petroleum and Financial Network  Press Statement July 22, 2025 The United States is today sanctioning two individuals and five entities that have imported refined petroleum products and circumvented sanctions in support of the Houthis.  These actors have generated millions in personal gains while bolstering the Iran-backed Houthis' ability to threaten shipping lanes vital to international commerce.    The United States is committed to disrupting the Houthis' illicit revenue generation by maintaining pressure on the financial facilitators that fuel the Houthi enterprise.  Today's action builds on a series of measures targeting Houthi revenue generation and weapons procurement, reaffirming our resolve to counter terrorism, promote regional security, and uphold freedom of navigation.   On March 4, 2025, the Department of State announced the re-designation of Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.  Today's action is being taken pursuant to the counterterrorism authority Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, and builds on OFAC's numerous actions targeting Houthi leaders, illicit revenue generation, financial facilitators, and suppliers.  For more information, please see Treasury's Press Release.  Tags Bureau of Counterterrorism Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Crime, Human Trafficking, and Illicit Activities Department of the Treasury Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Foreign Policy Illicit Financing and Sanctions Evasion Office of the Spokesperson Sanctions and Designations Stay connected with the Department of State:          Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe-All Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520