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Houthis may charge ships in Red Sea
The Houthis in Yemen are considering imposing fees on commercial ships passing through the southern Red Sea, following their announcement of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in July 2024. This move threatens maritime traffic and represents a new escalation in the conflict with the international community. They discussed with Iran the organization of fee collection for crossing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, aiming to increase pressure on the United States and strengthen their influence in the region, while exempting Chinese ships from the fees. These developments come amid rising tensions in the area, particularly with deteriorating oil supplies and growing fears of closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital passage for transporting oil to Asia, alongside heightened risks of military escalation and its impact on global energy supply security.
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