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Iran Ready for US Deal Amid Houthi Attacks and Saudi Tensions
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News18•26-09-2026, 04:58
Iran Ready for US Deal Amid Houthi Attacks and Saudi Tensions
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the United States to end the war, emphasizing that the decision now rests with Washington.
- •Pezeshkian expressed Iran's desire to end the conflict, advocating for dialogue over military action and openness to agreements within international legal frameworks.
- •These remarks followed indirect talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, US envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, which did not immediately yield a breakthrough.
- •Regional tensions escalated as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting Houthi ballistic missiles, including warnings for areas like Mecca.
- •France pledged military support to Saudi Arabia, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing plans to send soldiers, radars, and air-defense systems to protect the Yanbu oil infrastructure.
Key Questions Answered
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the United States to end the war, arguing that disputes should be resolved through dialogue rather than military action.
France pledged military support to protect Saudi Arabia's strategic oil infrastructure at Yanbu, announcing plans from President Emmanuel Macron to send soldiers, radars, and air-defence systems.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held indirect talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
