Iran renews offer to mediate Saudi-Yemen conflict ...

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• The proposal, reiterated by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi during diplomatic engagements in Baghdad on October 17-18, comes amid reports of escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
• Iran Renews Diplomatic Push According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi spoke by telephone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on October 11, reiterating Tehran’s willingness to support dialogue and a political process.
• The renewed offer follows years of Iranian diplomatic initiatives, including a four-point peace proposal presented in 2015, support for UN-led efforts and the 2023 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations under Chinese mediation.

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ISLAMABAD/BAGHDAD: Iran has renewed its offer to facilitate a political settlement between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, calling for direct dialogue to end a conflict that has persisted since 2014-15.

The proposal, reiterated by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi during diplomatic engagements in Baghdad on October 17-18, comes amid reports of escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Tehran says it is prepared to use its diplomatic channels to support negotiations if the parties request assistance.

The latest initiative was discussed during the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, where Araghchi met regional counterparts, including Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Iran Renews Diplomatic Push

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi spoke by telephone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on October 11, reiterating Tehran’s willingness to support dialogue and a political process.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei also said on October 16 that Tehran remained ready to offer its good offices if both sides sought its involvement.

Iran maintains that a political settlement is the only sustainable way to end the conflict and prevent further civilian casualties and economic losses.