The MEA has clarified that India is not a part of any multi-national force to deal with the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. It said that India was closely monitoring the situation in the region and had deployed destroyers to protect its coasts. The statement came amid reports that the U.S. had invited India to become a part of an international coalition it formed last month. The Naval force led by the U.S. has launched Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect the shipping route in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-based Houthi rebels from Yemen. Watch for more details.
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