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The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has designated 21 individuals and entities, along with one vessel, linked to the Iran-backed Houthis for their roles in oil transfer, weapon procurement, and financial services, aiming to disrupt their $2 billion annual revenue from illicit oil sales.

This action follows the Houthis' designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in March 2025 and highlights efforts to expose networks facilitating Houthi terrorism, including recent attempts to acquire aircraft for smuggling. The vessel ALBARRAQ Z is specifically noted for facilitating oil deliveries to Houthi-controlled ports.