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Iran not at war with Saudi Arabia, Houthis have own issues: President Pezeshkian

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  • Iranian President says Iran is not in a state of war with Saudi Arabia.
  • Masoud Pezeshkian stated that "the Houthis have their own issues."
  • The comments follow a series of recent Houthi attacks on targets inside Saudi Arabia.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly distanced his country from recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that Iran is not at war with the kingdom and that the Yemeni group has its 'own issues.' His remarks follow several attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including an oil pipeline and the southern Jazan region. Pezeshkian also called for regional dialogue to ensure peace and security, while criticising the US and its allies.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is not in a state of war with Saudi Arabia, adding that "the Houthis have their own issues." The comments, made during an interview, come amid recent attacks by Houthi fighters on targets within Saudi Arabia.

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