The Yemeni Minister of Information, Hashem Sharafuddin, has sharply criticized former US President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate the designation of Yemen's Ansar Allah movement as a "foreign terrorist organization."

Sharafuddin described the move as a stark example of "American political instability, strange contradictions, and outright failure."

Speaking from Sanaa, Sharafuddin remarked: "We are on the terrorism list, then we’re removed, then re-listed, then delisted again, only to be re-listed once more! This absurdity reflects the lack of direction in US policy."

He further noted: "Sometimes, the best response to American absurdities is to ignore them. The criminal US regime, a partner in Israeli terrorism, has no right to label others as terrorists."

Sharafuddin reaffirmed Ansar Allah's commitment to its principles, stating: "This is nothing new. The Americans have already declared war on us. Yet, we have stood strong, fought for justice, and defended our homeland and people. We will not waver in our mission."

On Wednesday, the White House announced that Trump had signed an executive order to reinstate Ansar Allah's designation as a "foreign terrorist organization." The move marks a reversal of President Joe Biden's 2021 decision to revoke the label, a decision made to address concerns from humanitarian organizations operating in Yemen.

Trump's latest order accuses Ansar Allah of "numerous attacks on civilian infrastructure," including targeting civilian airports in Saudi Arabia and firing over 300 projectiles at Israel since October 2023. The designation, expected to take weeks to go into effect, would impose stricter limitations, potentially complicating humanitarian aid efforts in Yemen.

The decision follows Ansar Allah’s declaration of US and British interests as legitimate targets and its intensified support for Palestine during the Israeli war on Gaza. Yemeni forces have reportedly targeted shipping vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, actions they describe as part of their broader resistance against aggression.

Sharafuddin criticized the US for its hypocrisy, saying: "The Americans accuse us of terrorism while they actively support the Israeli regime, which continues to commit atrocities in Palestine. This designation is merely another tool to suppress Yemen’s struggle for sovereignty."

The Biden administration had previously reclassified Ansar Allah as a "specially designated global terrorist" organization, allowing aid efforts to continue while maintaining pressure on the group. However, Trump's renewed designation could jeopardize humanitarian operations, as aid organizations rely on interactions with Ansar Allah, which controls large portions of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa.

Despite these challenges, Sharafuddin emphasized Yemen’s resilience. "Our people remain steadfast. No amount of foreign intervention or designations will deter us from defending our land and supporting our Palestinian brothers and sisters," he said.

As the situation unfolds, the Yemeni people and their leadership continue to resist what they describe as foreign aggression and interference, reaffirming their commitment to sovereignty and justice. (ILKHA)