Houthis claim Saudi Arabia targeted boat carrying 14 Indians; launch rescue ops

The Houthis said the boat was carrying 14 Indians when it was targeted by what they described as the 'Saudi enemy' (Representative image)

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they are attempting to rescue a boat carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea, alleging that it was targeted by Saudi Arabia. According to CGTN Europe, the Houthis said the boat was carrying 14 Indians when it was targeted by what they described as the “Saudi enemy”. In a statement, they claimed that the Yemeni armed forces had rescued the Indians and said further details would be provided later.

"The Saudi enemy targeted an Indian yacht near Zuqar Island, carrying 14 Indian nationals, according to initial reports. The Yemeni Armed Forces rescued them and will provide further details later. This reckless act by the Saudi enemy threatens international navigation in the Red Sea, and the international community must stop the Saudi enemy from such irresponsible actions," the Houthis said, as reported by CGTN europe.