Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
On Tuesday, the U.S. imposed sanctions on what it described as a Houthi-linked network involved in oil smuggling and sanctions evasion across Yemen and the UAE. This action is the latest measure targeting the Iranian-allied armed group.
The US Department of the Treasury stated in a press release that the two individuals and five entities sanctioned on Tuesday are among the most significant importers of petroleum products and money launderers benefiting the Houthis.
Days prior, the US announced the inclusion of two businessmen affiliated with the Houthi group on its sanctions list, which targets several leaders of the group designated as a terrorist organization.
The US Embassy in Yemen stated that the US had listed leaders Ali Ahmed Daghsan and his brother, Daghsan Ahmed, for their involvement in oil smuggling operations benefiting the Houthi group.
Additionally, the U.S. imposed sanctions on Houthi leader Zaid Al-Washli, who was recently added to the sanctions list.
