Houthis consider Red Sea shipping fees
The Houthi group in Yemen is studying the imposition of fees on commercial ships passing through the southern Red Sea, especially through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following their announcement last week of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. This move is part of their escalation of operations against Saudi Arabia and its allies, aimed at increasing pressure on the United States, with China supporting these measures and engaging in talks with the Houthis to allow their vessels to sail without being attacked. A specific timeline for implementing the fees has not yet been determined, and this step is considered part of the Houthis’ efforts to normalize the practice of charging fees on maritime passages and to bolster their influence over international commercial activities.
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