India — Ministry of External Affairs & Houthis

India — Ministry of External Affairs: India's MEA condemned the attack on its vessel, confirmed crew safety, and urged an end to attacks on commercial shipping.

Houthis: The Houthis claimed responsibility for the missile strike on the Saudi tanker Wafaa, escalating its maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. The group's actions are disrupting Red Sea shipping and contributing to regional instability.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: India's MEA is examining the pact's implications, indicating a cautious approach to regional security changes.

Houthis: The Houthis have attacked Saudi Arabia, and the pact may be partly aimed at deterring such attacks. It could escalate conflict with the Houthis and their backers.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attack, urged parties to cease targeting civilians, and is coordinating assistance for affected Indian nationals.

Houthis: The Houthis, as Iran's allies in Yemen, have previously attacked shipping near Bab-el-Mandeb, and their potential activation could further disrupt global oil supplies.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs issued official statements expressing India's deep concern over the renewed attacks in West Asia and calling for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.

Houthis: The Houthis, backed by Iran, announced a ban on Israeli shipping on the Red Sea, further compounding maritime security concerns in a key shipping lane.