Impact of Terrorism Designation on Houthis in Yemen

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Rep. Adam Smith opposes putting the terrorism designation on the Houthis, stating it makes the Yemeni people more desperate and strengthens the Houthis. He calls for military action to cut off arms flow from Iran and provide a future for the Yemeni people.

Key Points

  • Military intervention necessary to stop the flow of arms from Iran
  • Providing a future for the Yemeni people is essential
  • Terrorism designation affects aid distribution and the power dynamics in Yemen

Pros

  • Military action to cut off arms flow from Iran to the Houthis
  • Targeting the leadership of the Houthis

Cons

  • Cutting off aid to Yemeni people and making them more desperate
  • Strengthening the Houthis' position