European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing

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European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing​

Houthi militants in the Yemeni capital Sanaa this month. (Reuters)
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European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing

European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing

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Updated 22 October 2026 13:21
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October 22, 202613:21






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• MEPs condemn Iran-backed group's missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia's airports and infrastructure
• Resolution urges severing of financing streams and freezing of assets linked to the Yemeni militia

LONDON: The European Parliament called on Thursday for the Houthi militia in Yemen to be included on the EU’s list of terrorist organizations.

MEPs overwhelmingly backed a resolution that said the Iran-backed group’s military and political wings, leadership, and military and security apparatus, should be designated.

The resolution condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the Houthi’s missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes on Riyadh’s international airport.

The text called for all channels of financing for the Houthis to be dismantled and for the European Union to freeze funds and economic resources belonging to the group and its facilitators.

While the vote was non-binding, it adds more pressure on European nations to act against the militia.

EU member states would have to all agree on the terrorist designation for the listing to take effect.

European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing

European Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist listing

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@Watandar , why are you siding with the Houthis?

The entire world is siding with Saudi Arabia including Pakistan.

I also side with Saudi Arabia on this one.