Iran-Saudi talks on Yemen’s Houthis: What’s in it for Tehran? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera

Iran has offered to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi group following deadly attacks on the kingdom, including an attack on Riyadh’s international airport. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional escalation and de-escalation efforts with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The diplomatic move comes after strikes on Riyadh that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds, amid ongoing conflict between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthis. Tehran, an ally of the Houthis, aims to position itself as a key player in regional peace efforts while avoiding broader confrontation with the US and Israel.