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  "id": 15220074,
  "title": "Iran backs ‘political process’ to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/iran-backs-political-process-to-resolve-saudi-houthi-conflict-15220074",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/17/iran-backs-political-process-to-resolve-saudi-houthi-conflict"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Saturday that Tehran backs a political process to end the Saudi-Yemeni conflict. The Houthis, supported by Iran, have launched numerous attacks against Saudi targets, including energy facilities and the country's international airport, resulting in 13 deaths last week. Araghchi, speaking at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad, reiterated Iran's willingness to act as a mediator between the two parties. Despite this, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh noted that Saudi Arabia has yet to respond to Iran's overture. Iran refuted accusations from Saudi Arabia on Friday that it is involved in the Houthi attacks, emphasizing its commitment to regional security. Araghchi stressed that either Iran and its neighbors can work together to achieve shared security or they will face insecurity collectively. 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": "Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi also repeated Iran's offer to mediate between the two sides.",
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        "title": "Iran backs 'political process' to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict",
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        "title": "Iran backs ‘political process’ to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict",
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