Iran has warned the United States to honor a Pakistan-brokered peace deal with Yemen before expecting any flexibility from Tehran, according to Arab News. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and as senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran meet in Tehran to discuss de-escalation.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement emphasizing that the US must first respect the terms of the peace agreement before engaging in discussions about future actions. The deal, mediated by Pakistan, was intended to reduce hostilities between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition.
The meeting in Tehran brings together key regional players to address the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia, a central figure in the coalition, reported that its forces had intercepted Houthi missiles and drones. The attacks occurred as the group continued its campaign against coalition forces in the country.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for nearly a decade, with the Houthi rebels fighting against the Saudi-led coalition supported by the US and other Gulf nations. The war has caused widespread humanitarian crises, with millions of civilians affected by the fighting and economic sanctions.
The current talks aim to find a path toward de-escalation, but the success of the peace deal hinges on the willingness of all parties to comply with its terms. The US, which has provided military support to the coalition, faces pressure to align its actions with the diplomatic efforts underway.
