Iran-Yemen Relations

Iran, UN envoy discuss ways of resolving Yemen crisis

Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister, has held talks by telephone with Hans Grundberg, the UN secretary-general’s new special envoy for Yemen, as the Islamic Republic of Iran continues consultations on how to resolve the Yemeni crisis.

No Iranian Military Advisor Killed in Yemen: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the remarks made by a member of the resigned government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi regarding the killing of an Iranian national in Yemen are basically false.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor in special political affairs, on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Iran Shares Plan with UN to Eliminate FSO Safer Oil Spill Risk

The UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths met Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Martin Griffiths, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on various aspects of the Yemen crisis and the ways to achieve peace and stability in the country.

Iran, Yemen Discuss Latest Status of Talks on Safer Vessel Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran's foreign minister in special political affairs, had a video call with Hussein al-Azzi, the deputy foreign minister of Yemen's National Salvation Government.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

The crisis in Yemen was once again on the agenda of the talks between Ali-Asghar Khaji, the senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, and Swedish Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby.

Iran’s Zarif, Chief Houthi Negotiator Meet in Muscat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, a senior negotiator of the Yemeni National Salvation Government, in the Omani capital of Muscat.

Iran Backs UN’s Efforts to Settle Yemen Crisis in Peaceful Way

The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, denied the remarks recently made by Rostam Qassemi in an interview with Russia al-Youm regarding Iran's military assistance and the presence of Iranian military advisors in Yemen.

Iranian, Yemeni Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs, has held phone talks with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the senior negotiator for Yemen’s National Salvation Government.

Iran Welcomes Any Peace Plan Ending Yemen Plight: Foreign Ministry

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country welcomes any peace initiative focused on ending the six-year war on Yemen and lifts the inhumane economic siege imposed against the impoverished country.

Iran Raps Saudi Arabia for Using Muslims’ Money to Kill Yemenis

A senior Iranian official has criticized Saudi Arabia for spending Muslims’ money on purchasing weapons and killing the Muslim people of Yemen.

Iran Rejects US ‘Baseless’ Claim That It’s Stoking Tension in Yemen

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the US secretary of state’s "unfounded" accusation that Iran is fueling tensions in Yemen.

UN Chief Calls Zarif to Discuss Efforts to Establish Peace in Yemen

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday evening.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, had a phone conversation with Sweden’s special envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby as part of Iran’s international consultations to settle the Yemen crisis.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Exchange Views on Settlement of Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, have exchanged views on various aspects of the Yemen crisis in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Urges Further UN Intervention to End Yemen Plight

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has held talks with UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and his entourage in Tehran.

Cessation of US Arms Sales to Riyadh Could Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Iran  

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the US decision to stop supporting the Saudi war on Yemen may help settle the conflict.

Iran Condemns US Blacklisting of Yemen’s Ansarullah

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US’ move to designate Yemen’s Ansarullah as a foreign terrorist organization, urging the new American administration to nullify its predecessor’s act.

Trump’s Blacklisting of Houthis Shows US ‘Contempt for Peace’: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US administration’s decision to designate Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah as a terrorist group shows Washington’s “utter contempt for peace.”

Iran Condemns Yemen Airport Blasts

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned explosions which hit an airport in Yemen’s southern city of Aden, and expressed condolences to the families of victims.

Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji held talks with Sweden's Special Envoy for Yemen Peter Semneby.

Iran Blacklists US Envoy to Yemen for Complicity in Devastating War

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has put US Ambassador to Yemen Christopher Henzel on Iran's list of sanctioned officials.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Yemeni Minister of Youth

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the assassination of senior Yemeni official Hassan Muhammad Zaid.

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, discussed the latest developments in Yemen with Foreign Minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government Hisham Sharaf Abdullah.

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