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Houthis push back on report of planned Red Sea shipping fees

Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority pushed back on Saturday against reports that the group is considering charging toll fees to commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, saying ships can continue to pass through the waterway without paying. The Humanitarian O.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority pushed back on Saturday against reports that the group is considering charging toll fees to commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, saying ships can continue to pass through the waterway without paying. The Humanitarian O.

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  • Published: Aug 2, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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