Iran calls for political solution to Saudi-Houthi conflict amid rising tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an inclusive political process to resolve the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels offering Tehran’s support for diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an inclusive political process to resolve the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels offering Tehran’s support for diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.

Speaking on Saturday at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad Araghchi said negotiations offered the only practical and lasting path towards resolving the dispute.

He reiterated Iran’s willingness to mediate between Riyadh and the Houthis although Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh previously said Saudi Arabia had not responded to Tehran’s proposal.

Araghchi also urged neighbouring countries to work together on regional security warning that instability could affect all sides. He said Iran was prepared to cooperate with its neighbours to achieve lasting peace.

Iran rejects allegations over Houthi attacks

Tehran’s diplomatic appeal comes amid renewed violence between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of encouraging the group’s intensified attacks, allegations Tehran rejected on Friday.

The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports energy installations and oil tankers since a truce in Yemen’s prolonged conflict broke down in July.

The latest escalation has raised concerns over the security of Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and the wider regional impact of the fighting.

Attacks target Saudi energy infrastructure

On Wednesday, the Houthis said they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in Riyadh that housed the energy company’s operations centre.

Explosions were also reported in the Saudi capital as the coalition opposing the Houthis said it had intercepted a missile fired towards Riyadh.

Earlier in the week, Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen targeting fuel and energy facilities that it said were being used to support missile and drone operations. The Houthis subsequently threatened retaliation against Saudi airports refineries and oil installations.

Saudi authorities also warned of potential aerial threats in Riyadh and the kingdom’s eastern province. According to Saudi officials, debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles wounded four people and damaged 15 homes in the capital.

Diplomatic efforts face growing challenges

Iran’s renewed offer to mediate highlights the diplomatic challenges facing the region as attacks and retaliatory strikes continue.

Araghchi’s call for a political settlement comes as regional governments confront growing security concerns linked to the conflict. Whether Tehran’s proposal gains support from Saudi Arabia and other parties remains uncertain.

For now, Iran Calls for Political Solution to Saudi-Houthi Conflict Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an inclusive political process to resolve the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels offering Tehran’s support for diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.
Speaking on Saturday at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad, Araghchi said negotiations offered the only practical and lasting path towards resolving the dispute.

He reiterated Iran’s willingness to mediate between Riyadh and the Houthis, although Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh previously said Saudi Arabia had not responded to Tehran’s proposal.

Araghchi also urged neighbouring countries to work together on regional security, warning that instability could affect all sides. He said Iran was prepared to cooperate with its neighbours to achieve lasting peace.

Iran rejects allegations over Houthi attacks
Tehran’s diplomatic appeal comes amid renewed violence between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of encouraging the group’s intensified attacks, allegations Tehran rejected on Friday.

The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports, energy installations and oil tankers since a truce in Yemen’s prolonged conflict broke down in July.

The latest escalation has raised concerns over the security of Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and the wider regional impact of the fighting.

Attacks target Saudi energy infrastructure
On Wednesday, the Houthis said they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in Riyadh that housed the energy company’s operations centre.
Explosions were also reported in the Saudi capital as the coalition opposing the Houthis said it had intercepted a missile fired towards Riyadh.
Earlier in the week, Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, targeting fuel and energy facilities that it said were being used to support missile and drone operations. The Houthis subsequently threatened retaliation against Saudi airports, refineries and oil installations.

Saudi authorities also warned of potential aerial threats in Riyadh and the kingdom’s eastern province. According to Saudi officials, debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles wounded four people and damaged 15 homes in the capital.
Diplomatic efforts face growing challenges

Iran’s renewed offer to mediate highlights the diplomatic challenges facing the region as attacks and retaliatory strikes continue.
Araghchi’s call for a political settlement comes as regional governments confront growing security concerns linked to the conflict. Whether Tehran’s proposal gains support from Saudi Arabia and other parties remains uncertain.

For now, the continuing exchanges underscore the need for diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation and protect regional stability.the continuing exchanges underscore the need for diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation and protect regional stability.