VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-17
“The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any claim that Iran has played a role in Yemeni (Houthi) operations,”
Esmaeil Baghaei · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Tehran denied Saudi Arabia's claim that Iran had encouraged the escalation, with Baghaei rejecting any Iranian role in Houthi operations.
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