India condemns Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that injured over 70 civilians: 'Unacceptable'
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such aggressive actions that “undermined regional security and stability and threatened freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb were unacceptable”.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned the recent Iran-backed Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling the actions "unacceptable" and "undermining regional security and stability." The attacks, which targeted civilian and economic infrastructure in Abha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait, and Najran, resulted in over 70 civilian injuries, including women and children.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that such aggressive actions not only threatened the safety of civilians but also posed a significant risk to the freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The escalation in attacks on Saudi territory, particularly the targeting of civilian and commercial facilities, has raised concerns about a potential return to broader conflict in the region, following a UN-brokered truce in 2022.
Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of causing temporary shutdowns at oil sites, while the Houthis claim their strikes are a response to Saudi escalation in Yemen. The Saudi foreign ministry has warned that any aggression against one member of the newly formed Makkah Defence Alliance, which includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, will be met with collective defense measures.
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