# Saudi-Houthi tensions escalate as Iran signals conditions for US talks

https://mins.news/en/item/65940

- CGTN, 2026-09-20 02:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-20/Saudi-Houthi-tensions-escalate-as-Iran-signals-conditions-for-US-talks-1QAnW5YK46c/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The Houthis said they launched large-scale missile and drone attacks against Riyadh and Yanbu, while the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and thwarted attacks elsewhere. The Houthis called the strikes retaliation for intensified Saudi airstrikes. Iran said it wanted the Saudi-Houthi fighting to end and outlined conditions for resuming talks with Washington, including ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian assets and ending the US naval blockade.

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