According to a report, Yemen's Houthi movement is considering imposing fees on ships transiting the Red Sea. The details of the proposed fee structure and the scope of its application remain unclear.
A report indicates that Yemen's Houthi movement is considering imposing fees on ships passing through the Red Sea, a potential shift in the group's maritime strategy. The Houthis, a key component of the Iranian-led 'Axis of Resistance,' have disrupted Red Sea and Gulf of Aden shipping since late 2023, previously declaring a naval blockade on Israeli-linked vessels and carrying out attacks including hijackings and drone boat strikes. The reported consideration of a fee system would mark a move from direct kinetic tactics toward economic coercion. The report has not been independently confirmed, and no official Houthi statement has been released.
4 developments
- StrongHouthis complete preparations to attack vessels in southern Red Sea, deploy missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb
- DevelopingIran Begins Charging Ships for Strait of Hormuz Transit — Up to $2 Million Per Vessel
- DevelopingIran and Oman advance joint plan for Strait of Hormuz transit fees
- DevelopingHouthis announce readiness to strike vessels near Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports
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