Yemen's Houthi-run maritime body denied plans to impose fees on ships. Passage through the Bab el-Mandeb strait remains free, they stated. This follows a report citing regional sources about potential fees. The Houthi center confirmed its safe transit service is voluntary and cost-free. Shipping companies are urged not to pay unauthorized individuals or entities.

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…

Yemen’s Houthis are considering charging commercial vessels to pass through Bab al-Mandeb, regional officials familiar with the discussions told the Reuters news agency.

The Houthis are considering charging fees on vessels sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.