Indian Embassy Responds After Reported Attack on Boat Carrying 14 Indians Near Yemen Coast

The Indian Embassy has begun gathering information regarding a reported attack on a large yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals near the coast of Yemen, amid escalating security tensions in the Red Sea.
 

"We have seen reports regarding an incident involving a yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals near the coast of Yemen today," the Indian Embassy in Yemen stated. According to the mission, authorities are actively verifying the facts of the incident and will provide all possible assistance to ensure the safety and welfare of the Indian citizens.
 

According to reports, a military spokesperson linked to Yemen’s Houthi faction, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, claimed that a yacht carrying 14 Indians was targeted near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea. He added that Yemeni forces are conducting rescue operations and further details would be shared later.
 

At the time of writing, it remained unclear who was responsible for the incident, what the condition of those on board was, or whether the vessel sustained damage. The claims regarding the attack have not been independently verified.