A Saudi official accused Iran of encouraging Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in an AP interview reported on 15 October. Rayed Krimly said the attacks were worsening tensions between the regional rivals.
Iran’s foreign minister criticised the Saudi blockade as unlawful. The competing statements reflect the governments’ positions rather than an independently established account of responsibility for each attack.
Krimly said direct communication between Saudi Arabia and Iran continued. He also expressed support for mediation efforts involving Qatar and Pakistan despite the escalating dispute.