Iran denies any involvement in Yemen war
Following new territorial advances by the Houthi movement, Iran's foreign ministry dismissed claims Monday that Tehran plays any role in the Yemeni war.
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- Published Date: 02:13 PM 14 September 2026
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday denied the country had any involvement in the war in Yemen, after the Iran-backed Houthi movement seized more territory.
"Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs," ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters, saying the Houthis are "entirely independent actors who make their decisions based on their own interests".
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