Iran Calls on Saudi Arabia for Mediation in Yemen Crisis
The Tehran administration announced that no response has yet been received to its mediation proposal offered for the resolution of the crisis between the Houthis in Yemen and Riyadh.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that no response has yet come from the Riyadh administration regarding mediation offers aimed at resolving the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen.
Response Awaited for Mediation Proposal
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh evaluated regional developments in an interview with Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen television.
Emphasizing that the situation in Yemen is alarming, Khatibzadeh stated that Iran is ready to mediate for the resolution of the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
No Response from Riyadh Yet
Stating that they discussed the issue with Saudi officials, Khatibzadeh conveyed that they had presented a proposal for Iran to act as a mediator.
However, Khatibzadeh expressed that Saudi Arabia has not yet provided a response to this mediation offer regarding Yemen.
Contacts at Ministerial Level
On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on October 12.
During this call, Araghchi reported that Tehran is ready to provide all kinds of support for the resolution of the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
Warning of Military Solution and Call for Dialogue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warned that trying to resolve the crisis through military methods would further increase regional tensions.
Araghchi called on the parties for dialogue to overcome the ongoing problems and drew attention to the importance of diplomatic channels.