Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
TEHERAN: Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group’s recent escalation against the kingdom.
Tehran has firmly rejected allegations from Saudi Arabia that it was responsible for recent attacks by the Houthis in Yemen, despite the kingdom's claims. The Islamic Republic of Iran stated that it does not consider such claims credible, as they are familiar with the relationship between Iran and its allies. The Saudi-led military coalition, supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government, reported intercepting several missiles and drones in response to the escalating attacks on Saudi targets, including oil facilities and the capital's international airport.
The Houthi group has been striking multiple Saudi targets since the Yemeni civil war resumed in July, leading to the death of 13 people in a recent assault on Riyadh's airport. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, reiterated an offer to mediate between the two sides, emphasizing Iran's readiness to use its good offices to help end the hostilities.
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