India has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory, warning that the escalating conflict threatens regional stability, civilian safety, and the freedom of navigation through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints — the Bab al‑Mandab.
During the Ministry of External Affairs’ weekly briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is “deeply concerned” about the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea region, where attacks have targeted both civilians and economic infrastructure. He noted that India had earlier issued a statement following an attempted strike on the holy city of Makkah, calling such actions totally unacceptable.
Jaiswal emphasised that these attacks undermine regional peace, disrupt trade routes, and pose risks to global energy flows. The conflict’s spillover into Yemen and Saudi Arabia has jeopardised the Red Sea route, a vital alternative for Gulf exports at a time when traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained due to broader West Asia tensions.
India is also monitoring the case of an Indian national detained in Saudi Arabia, with officials in touch with Riyadh to ensure consular access and support.
The widening conflict has raised fresh concerns about oil supplies, as disruptions in the Red Sea compound the pressure on already strained global markets. With the region’s maritime corridors carrying a significant share of global crude and LNG shipments, sustained instability could have far‑reaching economic consequences.