Andy Burnham faces calls to proscribe Houthis as Iran-backed militants threaten to send energy bills soaring...

Geopolitics and foreign policy | Sep 15, 2026, 1:34 PM

UK Labour politician Andy Burnham is facing calls to support designating the Houthis as a terrorist organization. The Iran-backed group has intensified attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, raising concerns over global energy prices.

The Houthis operate as part of Iran's regional proxy network and have targeted vessels linked to Israel and its allies since the October 2023 Hamas attack.

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