Iran says it may not endorse OIC resolution on Yemen
ISTANBUL: Iran said Sunday it may not endorse a resolution on Yemen being discussed at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad unless what Teheran considers “fairness and balance” is reflected in the text, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Iran suggested on Sunday that it might not support a Yemen resolution being discussed at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Baghdad unless the text reflects "fairness and balance," according to Anadolu Agency. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared these remarks during a meeting with his foreign minister counterparts at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
He stated that both Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with other member countries, expressed their perspectives on Yemen but noted that the resolution had not been finalized yet. Araghchi emphasized the importance of a fair and balanced resolution, and added that Iran would not endorse the resolution if this criterion is not met.
Araghchi also mentioned that a significant faction of OIC members aligns with Saudi Arabia's views, and Iran has been actively consulting with other member states to reach a solution to the Yemen crisis. The Yemen conflict began in 2014 when the Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of Sanaa and multiple provinces, leading to a Saudi-led intervention in 2015 to back Yemen's recognized government.
Since then, the conflict has spilled over into Saudi Arabia, with Houthi attacks targeting the kingdom, including its oil facilities, following the group's declaration of a maritime blockade in July.
Regarding US relations, Araghchi said Iran's conditions for improving ties were presented to Washington as part of a 7-day plan. He mentioned that the US responded with its own viewpoint, and Iran was currently preparing a reply. He stated that Iran expects the US to be sincere; otherwise, the path forward remains unclear. If the conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz might reopen on the sixth day, and negotiations could start on the seventh day.
During the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Iraq took over the rotating presidency from Turkey. Araghchi highlighted Iran's strong interest in Iraq and expressed hope that Iraq's current leadership, along with the appointment of a new OIC secretary-general, would provide the organization with renewed vigor and a renewed focus on resolving disputes among Muslim countries.
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