Yemen Says It Is Not an Iranian Bargaining Chip, Calls Ties With Saudi Arabia 'Firm'
Yemen's foreign minister says restoring state institutions is central to the country's security and to regional stability, including the safety of maritime routes.
Yemen's foreign minister said the country is not a bargaining chip for Iran and that its relationship with Saudi Arabia remains firm, according to Anadolu Agency.
The minister said restoring Yemen's state institutions is key to the country's security, to regional stability, and to the safety of maritime routes, Anadolu Agency reported.
The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions involving Yemen, where conflict has drawn in multiple regional and international actors. Anadolu Agency did not provide further detail on the specific context of the minister's comments in the material reviewed.
This report is based on information from Anadolu Agency. Further details on the statements were not immediately available.
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- Yemen says it is not Iranian bargaining chip, ties with Saudi Arabia ‘firm’ — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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