External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed the situation in West Asia and the ongoing tensions in the Red Sea during a telephonic conversation on Monday. Both ministers agreed to maintain close contact for further discussions. Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for the call from FM Albusaidi and shared the details of their conversation on social media. The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group, have been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, particularly those owned by Israeli companies or involved in transporting goods to and from Israel in solidarity with Gaza. The Houthi rebels have vowed to continue their attacks until Israel ends its hostilities in Gaza. Recently, the US and UK launched strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen, including air and surface attacks involving fighter jets. These strikes followed similar actions by the US in Syria and Iraq against Iranian-linked militia positions. The Ministry of External Affairs of India has expressed concern about the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, which also affect India’s energy and economic interests. India has been discussing the situation with other major powers and has received support from the Indian Navy, which is active in the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea and provides assistance to vessels from multiple nations. Oman, an important strategic partner of India in the Gulf, plays a significant role in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab League, and Indian Ocean Rim Association. The countries share strong historical, cultural, and maritime trade linkages. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that this article has been republished from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff.
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S. Jaishankar and Omani counterpart discuss West Asia situation and Red Sea concerns
