US officials could not confirm reports about talks with Iran regarding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. This was announced by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator of the US National Security Council. RIA News.
“When it comes to Iran, I cannot confirm the reports you mentioned,” he said at the press conference.
He declared that he had “general knowledge” of the existence of communication channels with Iran.
Previously, the Financial Times reported that the United States held secret talks with Iran in January to persuade Tehran to influence the Houthis during their attacks on ships.
On Thursday, March 14, it was learned that the Houthis were off the coast of Yemen. tried to shoot boat. They stated that these actions were intended to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and did not impede freedom of navigation in the area. However, Arab and Muslim countries warned the United States that supporting Israel in Gaza could lead to the conflict spreading throughout the region.
Previously in Britain acquitted The West is attacking the Houthis.