Houthis consider imposing fees for Red Sea passage: Report

The Houthis are considering imposing fees on maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb gateway, escalating tensions in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia has used this route as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked for US-allied vessels. The Houthis also announced a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, attacking a Saudi tanker and citing alliances with Iran.