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Can Iran negotiate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis?

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On October 11, Iran offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis amid escalating conflict, but neither side had accepted the offer by October 22. Analysts believe Saudi Arabia is unlikely to concede to Houthi demands for full control over Yemen's airspace and maritime access, suggesting continued Houthi escalation and Saudi defensive measures.
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Submitted by Zahra Ladha on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 09:54 Tehran launches a diplomatic initiative in an attempt to bring both sides to the negotiating table Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters ride on the back of a truck during battles against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis at the Jabal Han front west of the city of Taiz on 21 October 2026 (AFP) Off As the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continued to escalate, Iran, a longstanding ally of the Yemeni group, offered to mediate between the

Can Iran negotiate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis?
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