Iran Denies Pipeline Attack and Houthi Interference Amid US Tensions
Iran denied involvement in a Saudi oil pipeline attack and rejected claims of interference with Yemen's Houthis, dismissing U.S. allegations as psychological warfare.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly denied allegations linking Tehran to an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline, insisting that Iran does not interfere in the operations of the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Denials of Regional Intervention
Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed accusations made by U.S. officials.
The Americans constantly produce fake news and false claims. The allegations raised by U.S. officials regarding Iran's involvement in the attack on the Saudi oil pipeline are incorrect, and we strongly deny them, Baghaei stated.
Addressing ties with the Houthis, Baghaei maintained that Yemenis make their own decisions independently, describing Ansar Allah as an independent Yemeni actor that acts according to its own interests.
Maritime Security and Nuclear Claims
Baghaei also commented on maritime trade routes, arguing that security must be guaranteed for all nations uniformly without unilateral pressure or blockages.
Furthermore, the spokesperson rejected reports concerning unusual activities at the Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La underground site near the Natanz nuclear facility, dismissing the claims as part of U.S. psychological warfare.
