Iran's Zarif tells euronews 'foreign interference in Yemen must stop'
- 9 years ago
Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has told euronews the conflict in Yemen must be resolved internally.
“We should have an inter-Yemeni dialogue, intra-Yemeni dialogue, dialogue among Yemenis,” he said.
In an exclusive interview with Reihaneh Mazaheri, Zarif discouraged foreign involvement in the ongoing battle between Saudi-backed forces loyal to Yemen’s President Hadi and Shia Houthi rebels widely believed to have the backing of Iran.
Iran has consistently denied involvement in the conflict. However,growing suspicion of Tehran’s involvement has led to the conflict being termed a ‘proxy war’ between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Reihaneh asked Zarif about Iran’s role in the Yemeni clashes.
“Others should not participate in the dialogue,” Zarif responded. “This is not a negotiation between the Yemenis and foreigners, nor is it a negotiation between foreign powers. Foreign powers should not set conditions for the future of Yemen, nor should they engage in negotiations. Wh
“We should have an inter-Yemeni dialogue, intra-Yemeni dialogue, dialogue among Yemenis,” he said.
In an exclusive interview with Reihaneh Mazaheri, Zarif discouraged foreign involvement in the ongoing battle between Saudi-backed forces loyal to Yemen’s President Hadi and Shia Houthi rebels widely believed to have the backing of Iran.
Iran has consistently denied involvement in the conflict. However,growing suspicion of Tehran’s involvement has led to the conflict being termed a ‘proxy war’ between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Reihaneh asked Zarif about Iran’s role in the Yemeni clashes.
“Others should not participate in the dialogue,” Zarif responded. “This is not a negotiation between the Yemenis and foreigners, nor is it a negotiation between foreign powers. Foreign powers should not set conditions for the future of Yemen, nor should they engage in negotiations. Wh