14 Indians Rescued After Boat Attack in Red Sea, Claim Yemen Houthis

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced the rescue of 14 Indian nationals from a boat that came under a Saudi attack in the Red Sea. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the incident took place near Zuqar Island in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait region.

The Houthi spokesperson stated that their forces safely evacuated all 14 Indians onboard and initiated relief operations. He further claimed that actions by Saudi forces pose a threat to international maritime navigation in the vital trade corridor.

Reacting to the reports, the Indian Embassy in Yemen stated that it is verifying details regarding the vessel carrying 14 Indian citizens that met with an accident off the Yemeni coast. The embassy confirmed that measures are underway to ensure the safety of the stranded Indian nationals and to extend all necessary assistance.