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Houthis rescue 14 Indians after boat attack near Bab el-Mandeb
Houthis rescue 14 Indians after a boat attack near Bab el-Mandeb amid escalating hostilities with Saudi Arabia.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced on Thursday that the group rescued 14 Indian nationals near Bab el-Mandeb after a boat attack off Jabal Zuqar island. India's Ministry of External Affairs reported one Indian death and three injuries following strikes on Dammam airport and the Shaybah oil field. Saudi Aramco instructed Dhahran headquarters staff to work remotely as Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index fell 2.5%.
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Houthis rescue 14 Indians after boat attack near Bab el-Mandeb
The rescue operation follows renewed clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, ending a UN-brokered truce that had existed since 2022. The attack occurred near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This escalation coincides with broader regional tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree confirmed the rescue on Thursday.