Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is not at war with Riyadh and called on countries in the region to cooperate to establish peace and security.
Masoud Pezeshkian sought to clarify Tehran's position regarding Saudi Arabia . "We are not at war with Saudi Arabia ," the Iranian president stated in remarks broadcast on September 13, 2026.
Asked about the Houthis, whose actions are fueling tensions in the region, Pezeshkian distanced himself: the Yemeni movement has "its own problems," he said, suggesting that Tehran could not be held responsible for the group's choices.
The Iranian head of state has called for closer ties between the nations of the region, urging them to work together to establish peace and security.
