Iranian Foreign Affairs: Saudi-Houthi conflict must be resolved through politics... Reconfirmation of intention to arbitrate

(Cairo = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Sang-hoon = Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi reaffirmed his position on the 17th (local time) that he supports the process to politically resolve the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's pro-Iran rebels Houthis.

In a speech to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Baghdad, Iraq, Minister Aragchi said, "We support an inclusive and comprehensive political process as the only practical and sustainable way to solve this problem."

He also reiterated Iran's offer to mediate between the two sides.

“Either we will have to build security together or we will have to endure instability together,” Aragchi said, adding that Iran is “willing to cooperate with all our brothers and neighbors to achieve the former.”

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Hatibzadeh previously said that Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to Iran's mediation proposal.

Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of being behind the Houthis' armed provocations.

Yemen's Houthi rebels and Lebanese armed faction Hezbollah, along with armed groups in Iraq, are members of the Iran-led 'axis of resistance' against Israel and the United States.

Recently, Houthi rebels have continued to attack major Saudi targets, including energy facilities and Riyadh International Airport. Last week, 13 people were killed in a large-scale attack at Riyadh airport.