India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Calls Red Sea Escalation ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Randhir Jaiswal said the attacks threaten freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandab and have raised concerns over civilians and economic assets.
- On Friday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over worsening Red Sea security, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory as threats to navigation through the Bab al-Mandab.
- Saudi air defences recently intercepted a drone from Yemen near Makkah Al-Mukarramah; the Saudi-led coalition described the act as a "hostile and terrorist act" and a "red line."
- Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree rejected Saudi claims as "fabrications and lies," while the United States on Wednesday issued a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for the Yemen border.
- The MEA is monitoring the case of Indramani Nautiyal, a resident of Uttarakhand detained in Saudi Arabia over an unpaid penalty linked to a 2018 road accident.
- Jaiswal reiterated the government's commitment to Indian citizens overseas, stating, "wherever Indian citizens may be across the world, it is our commitment that we are always devoted to their safety, care, and well-being.
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Red Sea attacks 'highly unacceptable', undermine regional peace: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the developments "highly unacceptable" to India. Referring to its earlier statement following the attempted attack on Mecca, the MEA reiterated its concerns over the heightened escalation in the region.
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’
India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strikes which threaten regional peace and freedom of navigation. India is also monitoring an Indian national's detention in Saudi Arabia over an unpaid penalty. Diplomatic officials are actively engaging Saudi authorities for his welfare and care. This situation arises amid ongoing fighting and rising tensions in West Asia.
Totally unacceptable: MEA raises alarm over security, navigation threat amid escalating tensions in Red Sea area - The Tribune
During a bi-weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday registered India's concerns, noting that the ongoing attacks undermine regional security while threatening the freedom of navigation through key international maritime routes such as the Bab al-Mandeb.
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