Houthis attacked an Indian-flagged vessel in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, leading to geopolitical tensions and calls for increased protection.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Houthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Mon 17:52
• Government of India →

  legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India

  • India holds the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), with an officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre involved.Mon 17:31
  • Utrecht, Haarlem, and Amsterdam implemented meat advertising restrictions as PETA India urges the Indian government to prohibit meat advertisements.Mon 12:32
• Indian Navy →

  Maritime service branch of Indian Military

  • Narendra Modi presided over the commissioning ceremony of new naval platforms constructed by GRSE for the Indian Navy.Mon 17:31
  • KELTRON secured an additional order from the Indian Navy for submarine echosounders.Mon 17:30

Related events

• A vessel is involved in supporting maritime operations within India.Aug 25
• Houthis are reportedly seizing key strategic shipping choke points in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.Sep 13
• The Indian Navy is conducting naval patrols in response to regional tensions stemming from the Middle East.Jun 7
• The Indian Navy is pursuing maritime security and safety of seafarers.Aug 25
• Houthis launched missiles targeting Iranian interests, escalating regional tensions and pushing conflict towards the Indian Ocean.Thu 16:42