Rebelii Houthi din Yemen vor să introducă o taxă pentru navele care trec prin strâmtoarea Bab-el-Mandeb. O singură țară primește „scutire de plată“

Houthi rebels in Yemen plan to impose mandatory fees on ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, with exceptions for Chinese vessels. This decision follows a maritime blockade by Saudi Arabia and aims to increase pressure on the U.S. and its allies. Iranian advisors are reportedly assisting in the tax collection mechanism. The potential introduction of these fees raises concerns about maritime navigation and energy markets, especially given the strategic importance of the strait. Recent data shows increased shipping traffic despite ongoing risks in the region.