Iran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not at war with Saudi Arabia and described the Houthis as having "their own issues." He urged regional countries to work together to establish peace and security.
Why It Matters
The comments represent an official denial of armed conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia paired with a public appeal for regional cooperation to build peace and security. Such statements from Iran's president are important signals about Tehran's stance toward neighbouring states and regional tensions.
Key Facts
- Speaker: Masoud Pezeshkian
- Role: Iranian President
- Position on Saudi Arabia: "We are not at war with Saudi Arabia"
- Comment on Houthis: They have "their own issues"
- Call to action: Asked regional countries to work together to establish peace and security
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly stated that Tehran is not engaged in a war with Saudi Arabia. In his remarks he rejected the notion of armed conflict between the two countries.
Pezeshkian also commented on the Houthi movement, saying the group has "their own issues," without elaborating further in the quoted material. His remarks separate the Houthi situation from Iran's stated relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Alongside those assertions, the president urged countries in the region to cooperate to achieve peace and security. The appeal frames his comments as both a denial of open hostility toward Riyadh and a call for collective regional action to stabilise the area.
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Original source: Al Jazeera