Iran's Foreign Minister Meets Houthi Leader, Discusses Ways to Control Conflict

On October 14, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Mohammed Abdelsalam, a senior official of the Houthi movement, in the capital Muscat (Oman).

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi (right) receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the capital Muscat on October 14. (Source: AFP)

Iran's Foreign Ministry released images of the two officials holding talks during Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to the Omani capital.

This is the latest trip in Mr. Araghchi's diplomatic itinerary in the region, after Israel announced retaliation for Iran's missile attack on the Jewish State on October 1.

On October 1, Tehran launched 200 missiles at Israel, saying it was in response to Tel Aviv's killing of pro-Iranian rebel leaders in the region and generals of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Israel then pledged to retaliate.

The Houthi movement in Yemen, along with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah, are part of Iran's "axis of resistance" of armed groups fighting Israel.

Mr Araghchi's visit to Muscat comes after a trip to Baghdad.

Earlier, Mr. Araghchi visited Qatar and Saudi Arabia, discussing establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, as well as finding ways to contain the conflict from spreading throughout the region.

Besides, Mr. Araghchi emphasized on October 13 that Iran is "completely ready for war... but we only want peace ."

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