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Houthis to implement Red Sea toll plan mirroring Iran's playbook

Yemen's information minister reveals intelligence confirming Iranian advisers designed a new Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb.

By 29 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET Updated 29 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET

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Yemen's information minister has stated that intelligence confirms Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb strait. According to Euronews, this planned measure mirrors Iran's contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

The development highlights ongoing strategic cooperation and the adoption of similar maritime restriction tactics in critical regional shipping lanes.

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