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EXCLUSIVE: Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say

Yemen's Houthis are reportedly considering imposing fees on ships sailing through the Red Sea. This move has raised concerns about potential disruptions to global shipping. The Houthis have been involved in attacks on Saudi ships and have claimed missile attacks on oil tankers.

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New information suggests the Houthis are exploring a fee-based system for Red Sea passage.

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  1. Yemen's Houthis weigh Red Sea tolls for ships

    Yemen's Houthis are reportedly considering imposing fees on ships sailing through the Red Sea. This move has raised concerns about potential disruptions to global shipping. The Houthis have been involved in attacks on Saudi ships and have claimed missile attacks on oil tankers.

    What's confirmed:

    • Yemen's Houthis are considering fees for ships sailing through the Red Sea.
    • The Houthis have claimed missile attacks on Saudi Arabia oil tankers.
    • China is in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through the Red Sea.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Houthis plan to copy Iran's Hormuz playbook with a Red Sea toll plan.
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