'No military solutions': Iran offers to mediate as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
'No military solutions': Iran offers to mediate as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/12/2026 - 14:16 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Saudi counterpart that a military approach would complicate the crisis, as Tehran offered to help facilitate talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a briefing with foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Tehran, 4…
Iran has proposed mediating the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict, stating that military solutions would only exacerbate tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that pursuing a military approach would complicate the crisis, urging both sides to pursue a political resolution. The Houthis have warned airlines, shipping companies, airport employees, and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, except for those serving Mecca and Medina.
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