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Houthis Weigh Toll Scheme for Red Sea Shipping as Attacks Shift to Revenue Generation
Yemen's Houthis are considering a toll scheme for commercial vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait, potentially shifting from missile and drone attacks to a revenue-generating system controlling access to the southern Red Sea. The proposal, discussed during Houthi officials' July visit to Iran for the funeral of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, involves Iranian advisers developing a new authority to administer fees. Chinese-controlled vessels may be exempt, reflecting separate negotiations with Beijing.
Jul 30, 2026 1 source