Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis

According to the Jerusalem Post, two Iranian sources have stated that Beijing has urged Tehran to intervene to stop Houthi attacks in the region following an appeal from Saudi Arabian officials. The report notes that China remains a factor that Tehran cannot afford to ignore. However, the sources emphasized that Beijing's interests are only one of many considerations for the Iranian leadership. The Houthis, who receive support from the Islamic Republic, have been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea for months, disrupting international shipping. Beijing, which maintains close economic ties with both Iran and Saudi Arabia, is attempting to leverage its influence to de-escalate regional tensions.