Canada lists Iran-backed Houthi group as terrorist entity

OTTAWA — Canada has added the Houthi militant group, to its list of terrorist entities, following in the steps of allies like the United States.

The group has launched numerous attacks on civilian and naval vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023, contributing to regional unrest in the midst of the Israel-Hamas war.

Canada has supported British and American strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets earlier this year.

The Houthis have also worked closely with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, both of which are also listed terrorist entities.

The U.S. listed the Houthis as a terrorist group in January this year.

Under Canadian law, this designation allows for criminal penalties against any person or group that knowingly deals with a listed entity.