Houthi Rebels Consider Imposing Tolls on Ships Passing Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi rebels in Yemen are reportedly considering imposing tolls on commercial vessels navigating the southern Red Sea, according to regional sources cited by Reuters. The plan would affect most maritime traffic passing through the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. However, no timeline has been set for implementing these tolls. This move comes amid ongoing maritime restrictions the Houthis have imposed on Saudi Arabia, described as a "naval blockade" by the rebels.
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