India condemns Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that injured over 70 civilians: 'Unacceptable'
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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”.
- Why it matters
- India's public statement signals its position on the maritime security crisis in the Red Sea, potentially influencing India's stance on Middle East geopolitics and its relations with regional actors.
- Most affected
- Indian maritime interests in the Red Sea — Houthi attacks on shipping threaten routes India uses for regional trade and commerce.
India's diplomatic positioning in the Middle East — The statement indicates India's alignment against Iranian-aligned actors in the region. - Likely next
- Whether India takes concrete diplomatic or security action beyond the statement, such as coordination with other nations on Red Sea security measures.