Araqchi, an Iranian official, has offered mediation to Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, but Egypt's potential involvement is complicating the situation. Egypt has previously stated it would not directly intervene in Yemeni conflicts and is ready to support Saudi Arabia's security needs, potentially escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Key points
The situation is complicated by Egypt's potential involvement.: The situation is complicated by Egypt's potential involvement.
Egypt's stance on not directly intervening in Yemeni conflicts is a factor.: Egypt's stance on not directly intervening in Yemeni conflicts is a factor.
Egypt's readiness to support Saudi Arabia's security needs is escalating tensions.: Egypt's readiness to support Saudi Arabia's security needs is escalating tensions.
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Araqchi offered to help facilitate dialogue as the Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
In the interview with Iraq's Al Ekhbariya TV, Araqchi also responded to the possibility of Egypt joining Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis.
"Any foreign intervention would complicate matters," he said, adding Cairo has previously told Tehran that it would "not directly" interfere in the Yemeni conflict.
Egypt has said it is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security, potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East.
A vote in the Egyptian parliament on a possible move against the Houthi fighters by the country's military, one of the Arab world's largest, was delayed until October 26.
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