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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Iran backs political process for Saudi-Houthi conflict
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran supports an inclusive political process to resolve the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, calling it the only practical and sustainable way. He also repeated Iran’s offer to mediate between the sides during a speech at an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Baghdad.
WHO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
WHAT: Araghchi said Iran supports an inclusive political process to resolve the Saudi-Houthi conflict and repeated Iran’s offer to mediate.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Baghdad, Iraq
WHY: Araghchi said Iran considers an inclusive political process the only practical and sustainable way to resolve the conflict.
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