India Bolsters Red Sea Security Amid US Coalition Strikes on Houthis

In response to increased piracy and Houthi attacks, India has significantly enhanced its naval presence in the Red Sea, aiming to protect crucial maritime routes.

• India deploys a dozen naval vessels to the Red Sea, marking the region's largest deployment to date, to counter piracy and ensure maritime security.
• The deployment comes as the US-led coalition targets Houthis in Operation Prosperity Guardian, aiming to protect shipping in the region.
• India's naval actions are part of a broader strategy to assert itself as a global maritime power and safeguard its economic interests in the face of growing competition with China.
• Despite its extensive naval deployment, India maintains a neutral stance in the Israel-Hamas conflict and refrains from joining the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian.
• India's maritime strategy includes diplomatic talks with Iran and enhancing surveillance, aiming to protect its shipping without directly confronting the Houthis.

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