Houthi Rebels Claim Saudi Arabia Targeted Boat Carrying Indian Nationals
Houthi rebels allege Saudi Arabia attacked a boat with 14 Indians. India condemns ongoing attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia.
Sanaa, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Houthi rebels in Yemen have asserted that Saudi Arabia targeted a boat carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island in the southern Red Sea. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, Yemen’s armed forces are engaged in a rescue operation for those onboard.
Saree shared the news on the social media platform X, stating, “Preliminary information indicates that Saudi Arabia has struck a vessel transporting Indian citizens near Zuqar Island. Yemen’s armed forces are conducting a rescue operation, and more information will follow.”
He condemned this alleged action as reckless, claiming it jeopardizes international navigation in the Red Sea. The spokesperson urged the international community to take action against Saudi Arabia to prevent such incidents.
This incident comes just a day after an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, where two people were killed, including one Indian national, and two others were injured. The Indian Embassy reported the fatalities and injuries, stating they are gathering more information regarding the incident and are in contact with the affected families.
In response to the ongoing violence, the Indian government condemned the repeated attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs specifically referenced the October 21 attacks on King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field operated by Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province.
The Ministry’s statement read, “We strongly condemn the ongoing attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the strikes on King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field. Unfortunately, these attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.”
India emphasized that assaults targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must be halted immediately. The Ministry expressed solidarity with the Saudi government and its people in their efforts to protect the nation’s sovereignty.
Furthermore, Houthi rebels have accused Saudi forces of conducting air and missile strikes across various provinces in Yemen this week.
