Synopsis China has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing’s assistance as Houthi threats grew significantly. This escalation risks vital energy routes upon which China depends. It remains unclear how Tehran will ultimately respond to Beijing’s request. China desires regional stability and the unimpeded flow of global energy. Dubai: China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen’s Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group’s military blitz in the past week, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter. Riyadh turned to China for help after the…
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