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Embassy says 14 Indians on Yemen yacht are safe
The Hindu·
India said on Friday, October 23, 2026, that its 14 nationals on a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen are safe. The Indian mission posted that reports place them around Hodeidah in Yemen. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed Saudi forces targeted the yacht near Yuqar Island. The embassy has not commented on who attacked the vessel.
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What It Means For You
- The Indian mission said it will keep working to ensure the 14 nationals’ well-being.
- Official embassy posts are the confirmed channel on the 14 Indians’ status around Hodeidah.
- An Indian national was killed and three others injured in Saudi Arabia attacks on October 21, 2026.
What's Happening
- Arab media on Thursday quoted Saree saying Houthi forces were rescuing the Indians.
- The embassy earlier said it was establishing circumstances and facts with different parties.
- NDTV said Saudi Arabia had not responded to requests for comment on the alleged attack.
Where the yacht was
- Saree placed the incident near Yuqar Island off the Yemeni Red Sea coast.
- NDTV placed the Houthi account near Jabal Zuqar island by the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- The Hindu said hostilities between Houthis and Saudi Arabia had escalated in the region.
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