NewzYemen's Houthi movement is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, according to sources and the Yemeni government. The plan follows the declaration of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
According to Yemen's information minister, intelligence has confirmed that advisers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are directly involved in designing the toll system. The proposed measure mirrors Iran's contested practice of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
The affected narrow maritime artery serves as a critical waterway for international shipping. It has been especially vital for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude oil to global markets following disruptions caused by fighting in the Strait of Hormuz.
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