Houthis Reject Reports of New Red Sea Transit Fees

The denial follows a Reuters report from Wednesday which suggested the Iran-aligned group was weighing a toll system for merchant ships. That report emerged shortly after the Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, fueling concerns among regional shippers about the security and cost of passage through the area. By explicitly stating that no such decision has been reached, the group seeks to clarify its current posture toward international maritime traffic despite its ongoing regional military campaigns.