Yemeni government rejects Iranian mediation, citing arms support for Houthis
Yemen’s government dismissed Iran’s mediation efforts, saying Tehran’s ongoing support for the Houthis makes it a party to the conflict, not a neutral broker.
The Yemeni government has firmly rejected Iran's mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict, asserting that Tehran's continuous arming and support of the Houthi militia makes it a party to the war, not a neutral facilitator. Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba criticized Iran's actions, stating that the regime should withdraw its support and weapons from Yemen, respect sovereignty, and adhere to good neighborliness principles.
She accused Iran of using the Yemeni issue as a bargaining chip and rejected Tehran's attempts to legitimize the Houthis, emphasizing the need for the international community to take firm action against Iranian interference and support the legitimate government in restoring state institutions and authority across the country.
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