The United States has implemented sanctions against a Russia-based network aiding Yemen’s Houthis in acquiring weapons and commodities, including stolen Ukrainian grain. Key figures, Hushang and Sohrab Ghairat, facilitated transactions for senior Houthi official Sa’id Al-Jamal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to countering the Houthis’ destabilizing activities in the region.
On Wednesday, the United States announced sanctions against individuals and entities based in Russia accused of aiding the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. According to the Treasury Department, these sanctions target operatives involved in the procurement of weapons and other commodities, some of which are reported to be stolen Ukrainian grain.
Among those sanctioned are Afghan businessmen Hushang and Sohrab Ghairat. They were instrumental in assisting senior Houthi official Sa’id Al-Jamal in acquiring millions of dollars’ worth of goods from Russia destined for Yemen, which is under Houthi control.
The sanctioned goods included both weapons and sensitive materials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the Houthis heavily depend on Al-Jamal and his network for essential supplies that contribute to their military campaign. He stated, “Today’s action underscores our commitment to degrading the Houthis’ ability to threaten the region through their destabilizing activities.”
The recent sanctions imposed by the United States highlight ongoing efforts to combat the flow of resources to the Houthis in Yemen, specifically targeting networks that facilitate the procurement of weapons and other critical supplies. The actions taken against individuals like the Ghairat brothers emphasize the global implications of the conflict and the U.S. commitment to regional stability.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
