{
  "id": 15209820,
  "title": "Iran backs 'political process' to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/iran-backs-political-process-to-resolve-saudi-houthi-conflict-fm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:57:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444684/iran-backs-political-process-to-resolve-saudi-houthi-conflict-fm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed support for a political process aimed at resolving the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels, stating that it is the \"only practical and sustainable way to resolve the issue.\" This statement was made during a speech at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad. Araghchi reiterated Iran's offer to mediate between the two parties, with Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh confirming that Riyadh has not responded to Iran's overture. Iran has previously denied involvement in the Houthi attacks, following Saudi Arabia's accusations of Tehran encouraging the group's escalation. Araghchi emphasized the importance of either building security together or enduring insecurity together, expressing Iran's willingness to cooperate with its allies and neighboring countries to achieve this goal. The Houthis and Hezbollah in Lebanon are part of Iran's \"Axis of Resistance\" against Israel and the United States, which also includes armed groups in Iraq.",
  "summary": "BAGHDAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran supports a “political process” to resolve the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis. The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadh’s international airport, where 13 people were killed in a major attack last week. “We support an inclusive and comprehensive political…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "How the UAE kept trade flowing and struck new deals during the Iran conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-the-uae-kept-trade-flowing-and-struck-new-deals-during-the-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:34:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}