Event Brief
Houthis deny plan to charge ships in Red Sea
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
Summary: The Houthis said the Red Sea route remains free and pushed back on reports of new shipping fees.
WHO: Yemen’s Houthis
WHAT: Denied a plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea and said the route remains free to use.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:33 PM ET
WHERE: Red Sea
WHY: They were reacting to reports of new shipping fees for vessels transiting the Red Sea.
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