Key facts
- 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht are reported safe.
- The incident occurred off Jabal Zuqar island near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
All 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast are safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to be rescuing the boat and blamed Saudi Arabia for an attack near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping, and underscores the vulnerability of seafarers in the region. The safety of the Indian nationals is of concern given the broader conflict and previous incidents involving Indian seafarers.
All 14 Indian nationals on a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast have been reported safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday. The Iran-aligned Houthis stated on Thursday that they were rescuing a boat carrying the 14 Indians, which they claimed was attacked off Jabal Zuqar island near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, and attributed the attack to Saudi Arabia. The Indian embassy confirmed on X that the nationals were safe and located near Hodeidah. India is a major supplier of seafarers globally, with over 300,000 sailors working on shipping fleets. The region has seen increased conflict, with clashes between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition impacting maritime security.
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