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Houthis Consider Fees on Red Sea Ships
Regional reports indicate that the Houthis in Yemen are considering imposing fees on commercial ships passing through the southern Red Sea, especially via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This move comes a week after the Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, as part of their escalation against the Arab coalition and Gulf countries. The Houthis aim to normalize the practice of charging fees on international waterways and to increase pressure on the United States, with the possibility of exempting Chinese ships from these fees, as Beijing has expressed support for this arrangement through its talks with the Houthis. Currently, there is no specific timeline for implementing this step. These measures are part of the Houthis’ broader escalation in the ongoing conflict with the coalition and are supported by Iran.
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