Iran denies link to Houthi attacks; warns US as Trump rejects peace offer
In a recent interview, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly dismissed claims of Iran's involvement in the Houthi-Saudi conflict, highlighting the critical role of diplomacy in easing regional tensions. He condemned US and Israeli actions that exacerbate hostilities among Gulf nations and voiced scepticism regarding negotiations with Washington, referencing historical grievances. Iran's…
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian denied any involvement in the renewed conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia on Saturday. He offered to assist in resolving the dispute, stating that both nations should work through diplomacy to end the fighting. Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of fueling the rivalry among Gulf countries in order to control the region's resources.
He emphasized that a "brother" should not fight another. Iran has been targeted by airstrikes from Muslim countries, he said, highlighting their efforts to pit Muslim countries against one another. Pezeshkian declared that his country would not be an aggressor and had proposed offering aid to resolve the escalating tensions. This came after weeks of increasing violence between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with the Iran-backed group launching missiles and drones at the kingdom, prompting retaliatory airstrikes.
From September 10 to 11, Houthis took control of the important port city of Mocha and advanced to seize the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, including the strategic islands of Perim (Mayun) and the Hanish Islands. This led to the loss of control for Saudi-backed government forces over the critical Bab el-Mandeb waterway. Iran has lost trust in talks with the United States, citing repeated attacks and sanctions following each negotiation.
US President Donald Trump reportedly rejected an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, keeping the possibility of further strikes open. Iran's military warned that any US actions against the country would target all US deployment centers and interests in the region.
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