India 'Deeply Concerned' over Alleged Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca, Calls for Regional Peace
India said the attack threatened civilian lives and infrastructure, as Saudi air defenses intercepted the drone before it entered Mecca’s prohibited airspace.
- On Tuesday, Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca, neutralizing the threat before it entered the holy city's prohibited airspace.
- The incident marks broader escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned group, following September 9 attacks that injured at least 73 civilians and forced temporary closure of the 1,200-km East-West oil pipeline.
- India strongly condemned the attack, with The Ministry of External Affairs expressing concern over threats to civilian lives and emphasizing Mecca's special significance to Muslims worldwide.
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the "dastardly and heinous" attempted drone attack, praising the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for their "extraordinary vigilance, courage and professionalism."
- Sharif reaffirmed that Pakistan stands "unwaveringly shoulder to shoulder" with the Kingdom, emphasizing that "dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable path towards peace" while protecting the Haramain Sharifain.
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Drone attack near Mecca ‘concerning’: India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia — what did MEA say?
India expressed concern over the recent drone strike near Mecca, reaffirming its opposition to attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the need for peace and stability in the region, highlighting the incident's risk to civilians and critical infrastructure.
“Deeply concerned at drone attack near Makkah”: India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for restoration of peace in region - The Tribune
India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the drone attack near Makkah and reiterated its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of Saudi Arabia, noting how such actions endanger civilian lives and infrastructure.
India ‘deeply concerned’ over drone attack near Makkah
New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 16, expressed concern over the drone attack near Makkah and expressed hope for early restoration of peace and stability in the region. In response to media queries regarding the drone attack near Makkah, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the incident “particularly concerning”, considering the religious … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entert…
"Hope For Peace, Stability": India Condemns Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca
Responding to questions regarding the drone attack near Mecca, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia, considering the religious significance of the city.
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