SECURITYAug 1 · 00:20 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEHilal Saki

Houthis say transit through Bab el-Mandeb free of charge

Yemen's Houthi group denied reports of imposing tolls on vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait, stating transit remains free. They emphasized their Safe Transit Service is voluntary and provided at no cost, urging shipping companies not to pay unauthorized parties.

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