Saudi Arabia urges EU to designate Houthis terrorists

Saudi Arabia is urging the European Union to designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement as a terrorist organization as the group resumes near-daily attacks on the kingdom. The EU has so far resisted, concerned that the designation could cut off communication channels and hinder future peace efforts in Yemen. The Houthis already face EU arms and financial sanctions, while the United States, Australia and Canada have designated the group as terrorists. Any EU designation would require unanimous approval from all 27 member states, and support currently appears limited.