Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthis as attacks intensify
Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of arming and encouraging Houthi rebels to intensify attacks on Saudi infrastructure. The Saudi government claims these actions violate UN resolutions and follow failed attempts to negotiate with the group.
Why it matters
The escalation of the Yemen conflict and the direct accusation against Iran highlight ongoing regional instability and proxy warfare in the Middle East.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: Reuters/ File A Saudi foreign ministry official on Thursday accused Iran of encouraging the Houthis in their ongoing fight with the Kingdom, adding that Tehran continued to arm and train the group.
"Iran continues to arm, train and support the Houthi militia in violation of UN Security Council resolutions," Dr Rayed Krimly, deputy minister for public diplomacy at the foreign ministry, said during a virtual briefing with reporters.
He later added: "We think that the escalation by the Houthis at this latest stage of the conflict is encouraged by Iran."
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