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Iran says talks with Saudi Arabia on, as Houthi attacks rise

Iran says talks with Saudi Arabia on, as Houthi attacks rise

Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi wants a regional security set-up without foreign forces; Riyadh says it wants to stop the war returning

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that talks with Saudi Arabia are continuing.

He said Tehran wants new regional security arrangements made by the region's own countries, without foreign military presence.

Fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis has intensified in recent weeks, The Hindu reported.