US lifts Eritrea sanctions, eyes Red Sea strategic position amid Houthi offensive

The US Treasury lifted sanctions on Eritrea's military and key entities, citing the country's strategic Red Sea location opposite Yemen. The move comes amid a Houthi military offensive, signaling Washington's intent to bolster regional partners in the Red Sea corridor. The shift reverses prior US policy and may reshape regional alignments, though Eritrea's response and broader implications remain uncertain.