Iran says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing

Conflict · First reported 3 Nov, 07:17 · Updated 07:37

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said talks with Saudi Arabia are continuing, with Tehran seeking regional security arrangements without foreign military involvement. The supplied reporting also notes intensified fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, while Riyadh described the talks as a way to prevent renewed military escalation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia are ongoing.
Araqchi said Tehran wants regional security arrangements without foreign military involvement; Riyadh said the talks aim to prevent a return to military escalation.
The report says fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis had intensified in recent weeks.

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Key facts

Talks: Iranian and Saudi talks are ongoing.
Iran’s stated aim: Regional security arrangements without foreign military involvement.
Riyadh’s stated purpose: Opening negotiating channels to prevent a return to military escalation.
Yemen fighting: Fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis had intensified in recent weeks.