Iran told the United States it must take responsibility for ending the war in Yemen, while China called for a de‑escalation of the conflict, officials said on Friday. The statements were made as the Houthi rebels launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabian targets early that morning.
Iran’s remarks placed the onus on Washington, asserting that U.S. actions have prolonged the fighting and that a U.S. decision is needed to bring about a cease‑fire. No specific U.S. policy proposals were detailed in the comments.
China, meanwhile, urged all parties to reduce hostilities and seek a diplomatic path forward. The Chinese position emphasized the need for restraint but did not outline concrete steps for a peace process.
The Houthi attacks, which targeted Saudi infrastructure, came amid a broader pattern of cross‑border strikes that have intensified since the Saudi‑led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015. The United States has provided logistical and intelligence support to the coalition, a factor that Tehran highlighted in its criticism.
Regional observers noted that the renewed Houthi offensive and the diplomatic statements from Tehran and Beijing underscore the complex international dimensions of the Yemen war, which continues to affect security and economic stability across the Gulf.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>