Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘unacceptable’, says MEA amidst West Asia war

India on Thursday sharply condemned recent attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region, calling them “unacceptable” and warning that such actions risk deepening global energy instability.

Responding to media queries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) flagged the targeting of critical civilian infrastructure as a serious concern, particularly at a time when the global energy scenario remains fragile.



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“We had previously called for the avoidance of targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, across the region,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

“Recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across this region are therefore deeply disturbing and only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world,” he added.

“Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease.”

The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, where strikes on energy facilities have raised fears of supply disruptions and volatility in global oil markets.

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India, one of the world’s largest energy importers, has consistently emphasised the need for stability in the region, given its direct impact on energy security and domestic economic conditions.

New Delhi has also maintained that civilian infrastructure, particularly energy assets, must be kept out of conflict zones to prevent cascading global consequences.