US sanctions Russia-based network for supporting Yemen’s Houthis

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Russia-based individuals and entities involved in procuring weapons and commodities, including stolen Ukrainian grain, for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

According to the Treasury Department, Russia-based Afghan businessman Hushang Ghairat and his brother, Sohrab Ghairat, played key roles in helping senior Houthi official Sa’id al-Jamal secure millions of dollars’ worth of commodities from Russia for shipment to Houthi-controlled Yemen.

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The department stated that these shipments included weapons, sensitive goods, and stolen Ukrainian grain.

“The Houthis remain reliant on Sa’id al-Jamal and his network to procure critical goods to supply the group’s terrorist war machine,” the Treasury Department said in a statement.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the significance of the sanctions, saying, “Today’s action underscores our commitment to degrading the Houthis’ ability to threaten the region through their destabilizing activities.”

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