India Condemns Houthi Attacks After Riyadh Airport Strike
India condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure after a strike on Riyadh Airport killed 13 people, including one Indian national.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India condemned a series of Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including strikes on the Aramco headquarters and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. An attack on October 10 at the airport resulted in 13 deaths, including one Indian national, and 309 injuries. Several other Indian nationals remain hospitalized.
In response to the violence, the Embassy of India in Riyadh issued a security advisory urging Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and avoid sharing unverified news on social media. The security situation has disrupted aviation, prompting Indian carriers including Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air to suspend flights to Riyadh, Dammam, Medina, and Jeddah.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused the Houthis of attacking Saudi Arabia at the behest of Iran to inflate global oil prices ahead of the November 3 U.S. midterm elections. Meanwhile, India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, regarding the safety of Indian tankers and seafarers in the region.
