Washington, Sept. 10 -- Congressman Abe Hamadeh issued the following press release:
Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) condemns the Iranian-backed Houthis and is calling for swift action in response to their terroristic seizure of the port of Mocha.
"The seizure of the strategic port of Mocha in the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemeni control is a direct assault on regional security, freedom of navigation, and the global economy. The Houthis are an armed extension of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The seizure of this port puts Saudi Arabia directly in harm's way and we must stand with our allies in the region," sated Congressman Hamadeh. "The Houthis must face decisive consequences, and Tehran must understand that ...