Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships transiting through Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi-run maritime coordination body has denied reports that it plans to impose fees on commercial ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The body stated that no such decision had been taken and that passage through the strategic waterway remains free. This denial comes amidst ongoing tensions and disruptions to international shipping in the Red Sea region, which have seen Houthi attacks on vessels in recent months, impacting global trade routes.
Key Points
- Houthis denied plans to impose fees on commercial ships in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- They stated that passage through the strategic waterway remains free.
- The denial comes amid ongoing tensions and disruptions to Red Sea shipping.
- Houthi attacks have impacted global trade routes in recent months.
- The maritime coordination body clarified its stance on the issue.
Exam Facts
- Group: Houthis (Yemen).
- Waterway: Bab el-Mandeb strait, Red Sea.
- Statement from: Houthi-run maritime coordination body.
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