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India Condemns Saudi Attacks, Warns of Red Sea Escalation
India is worried that fighting and attacks are increasing near the Red Sea.
An Indian government spokesperson said the situation was deeply concerning.
India condemned attacks against Saudi Arabia.
The attacks reportedly affected civilians and economic facilities.
India also discussed an attempted attack on Makkah, a holy city.
The statement came amid tensions involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
India said the worsening security could threaten an important regional passage.
It called the attacks unacceptable by condemning them.
India said it was deeply concerned about worsening security conditions in the Red Sea area.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia’s sovereign territory.
India said the attacks targeted civilians and economic assets.
Jaiswal referred to an Indian statement on an attempted attack on the holy city of Makkah.
The escalation has raised concern about security around the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb area.
- Who
- India, represented by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, commented on the escalation involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- What
- India expressed concern over worsening Red Sea security and condemned attacks on Saudi sovereign territory.
- Where
- The Red Sea area, Saudi Arabia, and Makkah.
- When
- The timing is not specified; the comments came in response to questions about the situation in West Asia.
- Why
- India said the escalation involved attacks on civilians and economic assets and raised concerns about regional security.
Key facts
- Country expressing concern
- India
- Official spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of External Affairs
- Area of concern
- The Red Sea area
- Condemned actions
- Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s sovereign territory
- Reported targets
- Civilians and economic assets
- Additional incident referenced
- An attempted attack on the holy city of Makkah
- Strategic passage mentioned
- Bab-el-Mandeb
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs
“We have expressed our condemnation of the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, including on civilians and economic assets.”
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