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Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Backing Houthi Attacks as Escalation Grows
Saudi officials say Tehran is arming and training the Houthis as airport strikes disrupt investment events and deepen pressure on the kingdom.
- On Friday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejected Saudi claims that Tehran plays a role in Houthi operations, stating the group acts according to "their own interests and assessments."
- Saudi foreign ministry official Rayed Krimly accused Iran on Thursday of continuing "to arm, train and support the Houthi militia in violation of UN Security Council resolutions."
- Houthi attacks have proliferated since July, including strikes on Riyadh's airport where 13 people were killed last week and Red Sea tankers targeted by the group.
- The Security Council on Thursday "condemned in the strongest terms continued and escalatory Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," including threats to Red Sea shipping.
- Baqaei reiterated Tehran's offer to mediate, saying Iran "has always been ready to use its good offices to help end the hostilities" despite rejecting escalation.
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"Iran believes that an escalation of tensions does not serve the interests of any of the parties," said Tehera to Riyadh's accusations that the Islamic Republic is responsible for the intensification of the conflict by Yemen's Houthist fighters.
·Paris, France
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Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
TEHRAN: Iran on Friday (Oct 16) 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.
·Singapore, Singapore
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Pakistan Live NewsIran denies backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia amid fresh missile, drone interceptions
Coalition says it intercepted 3 drones, 2 cruise, one ballistic missile.UNSC slams Houthi attacks on KSA, threats to commercial shipping.Missiles land inside Aden airport's perimeter; no casualties reported.
·Karachi, Pakistan
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