Between Riyadh , the Houthis: Tehran Offers Mediation
- 2026-10-12
- 14:20:40
Tehran – On Monday, Iran expressed its deep concern over the escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, following attacks targeting Riyadh airport and other areas in the Kingdom. It affirmed its readiness to help facilitate dialogue and reach a political solution.
AFP quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei as saying during a press conference in Tehran that his country is "deeply concerned about the developments in the Arabian Peninsula."
Baghhaei emphasized Tehran's readiness to "facilitate dialogue between the parties" to the conflict, amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Saudi-Iranian Contact
In a related development, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent escalation in the region and efforts to address it with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, during a telephone call.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the call addressed recent regional developments and related efforts.
According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed the Kingdom's commitment to continuing its regional role in establishing security and stability, thereby achieving the common interests of all countries and peoples of the region.
Iranian Offer to Facilitate Dialogue
For his part, Iraqi warned against the continued military escalation, stating that "insistence on the military approach and ignoring the political solution will only further complicate the current situation."
The German Press Agency (DPA) quoted a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry indicating that Iraqi informed his Saudi counterpart of Tehran's readiness to assist in facilitating dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen and to contribute to reaching a political settlement.
The Iranian minister stressed that regional crises cannot be resolved through military means, emphasizing the importance of the diplomatic track for de-escalation.
This Iranian stance comes after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and other areas in Saudi Arabia, amidst diplomatic efforts to contain the tension and prevent the confrontation from escalating further.