The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has conveyed to his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan al Saud, that "there is no military solution" for the conflicts in the Middle East. During the conversation, he expressed support for "dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen" —in a clear reference to the Houthi authorities, with whom Riyadh has a direct confrontation— and has offered the mediating role of the Islamic Republic. Saudi Arabia accuses Tehran of supporting the Houthi militias in Yemen, responsible for numerous attacks against Saudi territory, especially against the airport in the capital.
According to the Iranian diplomacy detailed in a social media post about this phone conversation, both ministers have "exchanged views on the current events in the region."
"Insisting on a military approach and dismissing a political solution will complicate the current situation," Araqchi warned, reiterating that "there is no military solution to the region's crises."
In this context, he conveyed to his interlocutor that Tehran "is willing to provide any assistance to facilitate the start of a dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as to contribute to reaching a political solution," despite the continuous accusations that describe the Houthi rebels as a group aligned with the Islamic Republic.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry, which also referenced this call on social media, offered a shorter version, limiting itself to stating that Bin Farhan and Araqchi "have addressed the recent escalation in the region and the efforts being made in this regard."