India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations
The Iran-backed Houthi militant group targeted Saudi oil facilities and some other civilian infrastructure on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), triggering widespread apprehensions about further escalation in the West Asia conflict
India condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil installations on September 8, 2026, expressing concern over the strikes that threatened regional security and stability. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that such attacks against civilian and economic facilities were unacceptable. The Houthi militant group, supported by Iran, targeted Saudi oil facilities and other civilian infrastructure in Yemen.
The attacks occurred as the United States increased economic sanctions on Iran. The Houthis primarily operate from Yemen and have been a significant factor in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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