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FBI arrests Energy Department employee over alleged support for Houthis

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First reported on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 19:45 EDT by ABC News·Latest article on Friday 2 October 2026 at 12:02 EDT

Summary

The FBI has arrested a Department of Energy electrical engineer on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Justice Department alleges the individual attempted to assist the Houthi rebels, which are backed by Iran. The arrest was confirmed by multiple news outlets, all citing the same charges. The case highlights potential involvement of a U.S. government employee in activities supporting a group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.

Latest: The FBI arrested a Department of Energy employee for allegedly providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 2 October

    The FBI arrested a Department of Energy employee for allegedly providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

  2. Thursday 1 October