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Houthis deny charging tolls at Bab al-Mandab
The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, operated by the Houthis in Yemen, denied reports that they intend to impose fees on the passage of commercial ships through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, affirming that passage remains free and that safe and free transit is available to all ships. The center clarified that there is no closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and that the ban only applies to Saudi Arabia. It emphasized that no payments should be made for crossing this strategic waterway and urged shipping companies not to provide any data or financial amounts to unauthorized parties. This comes amid rumors about the Houthis discussing the possibility of imposing fees with Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran, following a naval blockade they imposed on Saudi Arabia. However, the center assures that no attempt to impose fees has been made yet and that passage remains open and free of charge.
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