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2024-01-15 Arabia

‘Irrelevant whether Houthis are designated’ as terrorists, Biden says, dampening speculation he’ll take step

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Posted by trailing wife 2024-01-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [30 views ] Top
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#1 DOState: Countries determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism are designated pursuant to three laws: section1754(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, and section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961). Taken together, the four main categories of sanctions resulting from designation under these authorities include restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance; a ban on defense exports and sales; certain controls over exports of dual use items; and miscellaneous financial and other restrictions....

Posted by Huputle Cherelet4131 2024-01-15 07:25|| 2024-01-15 07:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Pretty self evident.

Yemen's Houthis hit US-owned container ship, no injuries - US Centcom

Posted by Skidmark 2024-01-15 11:14|| 2024-01-15 11:14|| Front Page Top

#3 He was hoping to add Catholics instead.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-01-15 11:49|| 2024-01-15 11:49|| Front Page Top

#4 From Skidmark’s link:

Yemen's Houthis hit US-owned container ship, no injuries - US Centcom
Ambrey said three missiles were reportedly launched by the Houthis, with two not reaching the sea and the third striking the bulk carrier.

If 2/3rds of the Houthi missiles are striking Yemen, possibly the nastiest thing we can do to them is keep providing them targets to miss.

Posted by trailing wife 2024-01-15 16:11|| 2024-01-15 16:11|| Front Page Top

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