Houthis Claim They Rescued 14 Indians After Saudi Arabia Attacked Yacht in Red Sea

October 22, 2026

Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed on Thursday that their forces launched a rescue operation after Saudi Arabia attacked a yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island in the southern Red Sea. The yacht was carrying 14 Indian nationals. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, citing initial information, said the Yemeni armed forces would provide more details later.

Posting on the social media platform X, Yahya Saree said, “According to initial information, the Saudi enemy has targeted an Indian yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island. The Yemeni armed forces are attempting to rescue them and will provide more information soon.”

He alleged that Saudi Arabia’s actions pose a threat to international shipping in the Red Sea. He also appealed to the international community to take steps to stop the alleged attacks.

Indian killed in attack at Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport

This claim comes at a time when two people, including an Indian national, were killed in an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday night. Two other Indian nationals were also injured in the incident. The Indian Embassy made this information known on Thursday.

The Embassy said in a post on X that Saudi authorities have informed it of the death of one Indian national and the injury of two others in the attack. The Embassy said that further information related to the incident is being gathered and the affected families are being contacted.

The Embassy expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

India condemns attacks in Saudi Arabia

India on Thursday strongly condemned the continued targeting of civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) specifically mentioned the attacks on King Fahd International Airport and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field. According to the Ministry, these attacks in the Eastern Province on October 21st resulted in the loss of life and injuries to numerous people.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must be stopped immediately. India expressed solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty. It also expressed hope that peace and normalcy will be restored in the region soon.

Houthis also allege Saudi attacks in Yemen

On the other hand, the Houthis have alleged that Saudi forces carried out air and missile attacks in various provinces of Yemen this week. However, only preliminary information has been released from the Houthis regarding the attack on the Indian yacht and the rescue operation of 14 Indians. Further details on this claim are awaited.