Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said further details about the reported incident would be shared later. In a post on X, he alleged that Saudi forces had targeted the yacht and described the incident as a threat to international navigation in the Red Sea.
“The Saudi enemy is targeting an Indian yacht near Zuqar Island, carrying 14 people of Indian nationality, according to preliminary information. The Yemeni Armed Forces are rescuing them and will provide more details later. This reckless act by the Saudi enemy in targeting it threatens international navigation in the Red Sea, and the international community must stop the Saudi enemy from these reckless actions,” Saree posted.
The Indian embassy in Yemen said it was examining reports of the incident and working to establish further details while offering assistance to ensure the safety and well-being of the 14 Indian nationals.
“We have seen reports regarding an incident involving 14 Indian nationals on board a yacht off the coast of Yemen today. We are ascertaining further details about the incident and will provide all possible help for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian nationals,” the embassy said in a post on X.
The reported incident comes a day after an Indian national was killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Another person was also killed in the attack, while two Indian nationals sustained injuries.
The Indian embassy shared the information on Thursday, citing details provided by Saudi authorities.
“Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured. We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured,” the embassy said in a post on X.
India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Amid the reported incidents, India on Thursday condemned attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the strike on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the attacks had resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.
“We strongly condemn the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21. These attacks have unfortunately resulted in civilian deaths and injuries,” the MEA said.
India reiterated that attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and called for an immediate end to such incidents. It also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its support for the kingdom in safeguarding its sovereignty.
“We also reiterate that the attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately. We stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest,” the MEA said.
The Houthis have also accused Saudi forces of carrying out air and missile strikes across several provinces in Yemen this week. The claim concerning the yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals remains unverified, while the Indian embassy continues to ascertain details and has pledged all possible assistance to safeguard those reportedly involved.
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