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These designations will provide additional tools to confront terrorist activity and terrorism by Ansarallah, a deadly Iran-backed militia group in the Gulf region. The designations are intended to hold Ansarallah accountable for its terrorist acts, including cross-border attacks threatening civilian populations, infrastructure, and commercial shipping. The designations are also intended to advance efforts to achieve a peaceful, sovereign, and united Yemen that is both free from Iranian interference and at peace with its neighbors. Progress in addressing Yemen’s instability can only be made when those responsible for obstructing peace are held accountable for their actions. Mike Pompeo

L'effetto nell'immediato è di cercare di influenzare le scelte della nuova amministrazione nei confronti dell'Iran. E anche di sfuggire alle critiche circa la gestione del dossier su suprematisti e gruppi simili.

Rimane da vedere se l'innalzamento al rango di formazione terroristica sortirà effetti migliori o complementari rispetto alle designazioni singole già in atto.