Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday called for dialogue as a means to resolve the escalating crisis between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen, emphasizing that a military solution will not end the conflict.
In an interview with the state-run newspaper "Iran," Araghchi stated that the Yemeni crisis should be addressed through dialogue among Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and regional countries, stressing that political understandings are the only path to achieving stability.
The Iranian Foreign Minister added that his country is not responsible for the situation in Yemen, claiming that the roots of the crisis stem from long-standing regional conflicts, despite repeated accusations that Iran supports the Houthi group—an allegation Iran has previously denied.
Araghchi's remarks come as the Yemeni file experiences military escalation, following the Houthis' announcement of imposing a "blockade" on Saudi-linked shipping movements. They also claimed responsibility for targeting Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu using missiles and drones.
Conversely, commercial sources have reported potential damage to some oil and fuel storage facilities in Jazan, while Yemeni officials, as reported by Reuters, stated that the Yemeni government airforce conducted airstrikes targeting Houthi missile and drone launch sites and weapons depots in Marib and Al-Jawf provinces.
These developments come amidst ongoing tensions in the Red Sea, where attacks on ships and oil facilities continue to raise concerns over navigation security and energy supplies. There is a growing chorus of regional and international calls to contain the escalation and return to the political path.