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India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Says Targeting Civilian Sites Unacceptable

India said the strikes injured 73 civilians and threatened regional security and freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, India condemned Houthi militant attacks on Saudi Arabia, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the strikes on civilian and economic facilities "unacceptable."
  • Iran-Backed Houthi militants targeted Saudi oil facilities and civilian infrastructure Tuesday, injuring 73 people across Abha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait, and Najran in West Asia.
  • Satellite images of Abha Bulk showed smoke damage following the assault. The Kingdom called for implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 and Resolution 2722.
  • The strikes threaten freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, a crucial maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden vital to international trade.
  • Riyadh reiterated its right to protect strategic assets and citizens from persistent threats to commercial vessels, while condemning the militia's continued rejection of peace efforts.
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Social News XYZ broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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