Iran rejects Saudi Arabia’s claim that it encouraged a recent escalation by Yemen’s Houthis. Multiple outlets report that Iran publicly denies involvement and says it is not behind the attacks that have targeted Saudi interests amid renewed fighting in Yemen.

The dispute comes as Yemen’s conflict intensifies, with the Houthis carrying out attacks against Saudi targets and related areas, including in the Red Sea region, since renewed clashes began around July. Saudi Arabia, according to the reports, attributes the escalation to external support, while Iran seeks to distance itself from those allegations.

Outlets note the broader regional context in which the Houthis are often discussed as part of Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” alongside groups such as Hezbollah. However, in these accounts the immediate focus is on the specific accusation from Riyadh and Iran’s rebuttal, rather than any new evidence or concrete investigative findings.