Iran calls for dialogue with Saudi Arabia and the Houthis

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi answered journalists' questions at the weekly press conference held in the capital Tehran.

Expressing that they are deeply concerned about the developments in the Arabian peninsula, Bekayi said, "We expressed that the Yemeni people have the right to live free from blockades. We also expressed that we are ready to help resolve the tension through dialogue. The Yemen issue had previously had to be resolved through negotiation. A road map had been drawn before, but it was not continued. We also warned that the tension could rise. Our request is that this situation be resolved through dialogue and interaction."

Speaking about the indirect talks between Iran and the USA, Bekayi said, "The exchange of messages between Iran and the USA continues through mediators. Pakistan and Qatar continue to play a mediating role between Iran and the USA. We continue to examine the issues raised by the USA, and when this is over, we will convey the answer to the mediators. As long as the USA continues its economic war, the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz will continue."

When asked about Iran's approach to the issue of US President Donald Trump's announcement that they had reached an agreement with Russia to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel in order to reduce global fuel prices, Bekayi said, "Each country can make decisions in line with its own interests. It is quite natural for us to make decisions in line with our own interests. This is an issue between Russia and the USA. However, the USA's request for help from Russia shows that the crisis continues."