Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the U.S., Khalid bin Salman, seized on comments by an IRGC official to argue that "there should be no more doubt about the Iranian regime's menacing role in Yemen... its belligerent use of proxy warfare threatens global trade and is a continuation of their outlawed and globally condemned behaviour since 1979". The comments, which suggested that Iran had instructed the Huthis to carry out attacks against Saudi vessels, had been clarified by Iranian media as a misquote.
Receive the best source of conflict analysis right in your inbox.
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our privacy policy for more details.