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Houthis Deny Plans to Impose Fees on Red Sea Shipping
Yemen's Houthi-controlled HOCC has denied reports of plans to charge tolls on ships using the Red Sea, insisting the waterway is open and services are voluntary and free. The denial follows a Reuters report that the group was considering fees for transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a move that could impact global shipping and regional stability.