A recent report from the Arab Gulf Center in Washington, prepared by Gregory de Janson, highlighted the decision of US President Donald Trump on January 23, to redress the Houthi group as a foreign terrorist organization, a decision that reflects the continuity of his policy from his term First.

It seems that this executive decision opens the door to the danger of an expanded war in Yemen, where he stressed that the current United States policy focuses on cooperation with regional partners to undermine the capabilities of the Houthis, and to deny them the necessary resources, ensuring that they stop their attacks on American civilians and US allies. , In addition to securing sea shipping in the Red Sea.

This decision comes after the Houthis announced on January 19 to stop their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, as long as the ceasefire in Gaza continues. Meanwhile, the Houthis released the Galaxy Leader's crew that they seized more than a year ago.

In an expanded analysis, the report indicates that Trump's executive reflects an attempt to reduce the impact of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, although the strategy of former US President Joseph Biden has not achieved success in weakening the Houthis. Recently, the Houthis expanded their goals, including firing missiles at Israel, which led to Israeli counter strikes.

The report warns that this decision may enhance military tensions between the United States and the Houthis, and increase the possibility of America's involvement in a long conflict in the region. In addition, Trump has issued a directive to the American Agency for International Development to cut its relations with the entities that pay money to the Houthis or support their terrorist activities, which may affect the support provided to the Houthi -controlled areas.

Trump's political criticism indicates that it places military and political considerations before humanitarian considerations, and considers that pressure on the Houthis by starving Yemeni citizens may lead to weak authority. However, the report indicates the risks that may result in this approach, whether in terms of engaging in a continuous war or failure to raise uprisings against the Houthis.