Houthis weigh fees on commercial ships crossing Bab al-Mandeb

Houthis weigh fees on commercial ships crossing Bab al-Mandeb Yemen’s Houthis are considering charging commercial vessels to pass through Bab al-Mandeb, regional officials familiar with the discussions told the Reuters news agency. The proposal emerged a week after the group announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia on 20 July, extending the regional war beyond the Gulf and placing another crucial energy and trade route under pressure. The narrow Bab al-Mandeb Strait connects the Gulf…