Yemen freezes assets of 398 entities linked to the Houthis.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

Arabian Sea - Reports: The Public Prosecutor's Office in Yemen, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, announced the freezing of assets and the prohibition of dealing with 398 individuals, entities, and ships linked to the Houthi group. The move comes as part of the government's efforts to dry up the sources of war financing, amid warnings that local and international financial networks still constitute an economic lifeline for the Houthis. Observers believe that this decision may open the door to regional and international investigations, especially in light of reports of shell companies and intermediary banks outside the country involved in money laundering operations for the benefit of the group. Strategic Analysis: The measure does not stop at a legal or financial level, but represents a political escalation aimed at isolating the Houthis financially, both internally and internationally. It also reveals the growing security cooperation between Yemen and its Western allies, which may affect the course of the war economically, and may accelerate attempts to impose a political settlement under intense financial pressure.