Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomatic solutions to the conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iran offered to facilitate dialogue, emphasizing that military action will only worsen regional instability.
Why it matters
Diplomatic engagement between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia is critical for de-escalating conflicts in Yemen and the broader Middle East.
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 8, 2026, after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed the attack [Reuters] By Reuters Published On 12 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 Iran has urged rival Saudi Arabia to pursue a diplomatic solution to its escalating conflict with the Houthi armed group in Yemen, warning that continued military action would only worsen the situation.
“Insisting on a military approach and disregarding a political solution would only further complicate the situation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a telephone call on Sunday, according to a statement from Tehran.
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