Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks breach Iran rapprochement deal

Summary

Saudi Arabia publicly accused Iran of encouraging Yemen’s Houthis to attack the kingdom, saying the attacks breach the March 2023 rapprochement agreement. Rayed Krimly, a deputy minister for public diplomacy at Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry, said Friday that the escalation was encouraged by Iran and that Tehran continues to arm, train and support the Houthis; the deal, brokered by China, restored diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   16 Oct 2026, 20:16 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Saudi Arabia accused Iran of encouraging Houthi attacks in breach of the 2023 deal, and says the strikes have targeted oil installations and airports.

2. Middle East Eye

   16 Oct 2026, 20:28 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye’s live-blog update repeats Saudi Arabia’s accusation that Iran encouraged the Houthi attacks and that they breach the rapprochement agreement.