NewzYemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority pushed back on Saturday against reports that the group was considering charging toll fees to commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center stated that ships can continue to pass through the crucial waterway without paying any fees.
The denial addresses recent media reports concerning potential financial levies on international shipping transiting the Red Sea region. The Houthi-run center's statement aims to clarify navigation policies amid ongoing security concerns and commercial traffic disruptions in the area.
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