The Indian government condemned an attack in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, that left three Indian nationals injured [1].
This escalation threatens the safety of expatriate workers and the stability of critical maritime trade routes in the Middle East. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions that risk disrupting global energy supplies and civilian security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an immediate end to hostilities following the event [1]. The Indian government said it is necessary to protect civilian infrastructure and ensure the safety of non-combatants in the region [1].
"Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable," Modi said [1].
In addition to the condemnation of the Fujairah attack, India demanded the maintenance of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz [1]. The strait is a vital chokepoint for international shipping and oil transport, making its security a priority for New Delhi's economic interests [1].
The government said that the targeting of infrastructure and the injury of three [1] citizens cannot be ignored. India continues to urge all parties involved in the regional conflict to prioritize diplomatic resolutions over military action to prevent further civilian casualties [1].
“"Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable."”
India's swift condemnation highlights its strategic vulnerability to Middle Eastern instability, as millions of its citizens work in the Gulf and a significant portion of its energy imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. By focusing on 'civilian infrastructure' and 'free navigation,' New Delhi is signaling that it will not remain neutral if regional conflicts begin to directly impact its diaspora or economic security.
