Yemen's Houthis are considering charging commercial ships to cross Bab el-Mandeb, sources said, after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Only 15 commodity vessels cross vital channel on Sunday

Shipping traffic through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait declines after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Shipping in Bab Al Mandeb strait more than halved since Houthis announced blockade

Shipping in Bab Al Mandeb strait more than halved since Houthis announced blockade

Yemen's Houthi faction is exploring the potential of levying fees on maritime traffic in the southern Red Sea. This fee proposal emerged from discussions between Iranian officials…