US official detained over Houthis support
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged an American government employee with providing support to the Iran-backed Houthi militia. It is alleged that he attempted to assist the Houthis by traveling abroad and using his expertise in electrical engineering to supply materials for manufacturing explosives and drones. He is also said to have consulted a source to establish communication with the Houthis in order to obtain communications equipment to be sent to Yemen for military activities. He faces charges of treason and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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