The Houthis, long involved in regional conflicts, have found an “unusual way” to replenish their financial resources.
The Telegram channel “Alexey Zheleznov” writes about this.
The Houthis have turned attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden into a lucrative business. In exchange for promising not to attack commercial ships, the Houthis charge shipping companies a “tax” of about $180 million a month.
According to an investigative team working on behalf of the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee against Yemen, the Houthis managed to organize a reliable plan to receive these funds. Companies that transport cargo through dangerous waters are forced to pay for the security of their ships or risk being attacked.
To ensure the money cannot be traced, payments are sent to accounts registered in the names of fictitious people. These funds are then accumulated and made available to the Houthis, allowing them to continue their activities and strengthen their influence in the region.
Previously, Kursor wrote that Russia is supporting the Houthis in their attacks on one of the world’s main transportation arteries, increasing tension and destabilization in the region.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Russian side provided the Houthis with intelligence to carry out missile and drone attacks. These data were transmitted through Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which coordinates the actions of the Houthis in Yemen.
US officials have learned that Moscow is actively facilitating Houthi activities targeting key international trade routes. These attacks, which began late last year and coincided with the deteriorating situation in Gaza, have intensified thanks to Russian support, putting additional pressure on global security and shipping.
Analysts believe that aid to the Houthis is part of Moscow’s strategy to destabilize Western interests in the world, especially in key regions. These actions by the Kremlin are aimed at creating additional difficulties for the United States, which is simultaneously facing challenges from Russia and China.
