Iran offers to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Iran's foreign minister, speaking with his Saudi counterpart, urged diplomacy and offered to help broker talks between Riyadh and the Houthis, as Houthi attacks inside Saudi Arabia grew more lethal. No further outcome from the diplomatic efforts has been reported.
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What happened
Iran-US diplomacy aimed at ending the war with Iran and restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked on Sunday. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi attacks inside Saudi Arabia grew more deadly. Iran's foreign minister urged diplomacy in a call with his Saudi counterpart and offered to facilitate talks between Riyadh and the Houthis.
Why it matters
Military pressure continued at sea while the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted. The reports state no further outcome from the diplomatic efforts.
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