Yemen's Houthis Deny Plans to Impose Fees on Red Sea Maritime Traffic

The Houthi militant group has officially refuted reports suggesting they intend to levy transit fees on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have formally denied reports suggesting the group plans to impose fees on commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea. The clarification comes following widespread international concern regarding the security of one of the world's most vital maritime trade routes. For months, the Iran-aligned group has engaged in a series of drone and missile attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The militants claim these actions are a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. These attacks have signifi…