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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the UN special envoy for Yemen, held phone conversation on Saturday on the latest developments in Yemen.
Amir-Abdollahian said the situation in Yemen is worsening and terrorism is spreading at the southern parts of the country.
He expressed Iran’s support for the UN envoy’s efforts and highlighted the importance of finding a political solution to the crisis and brokering dialogue among the Yemeni sides.
For his part, the UN official praised Iran’s "constructive approaches" in fighting terrorism.
About 8,300 people have been killed and over 16,000 injured since Riyadh launched the airstrikes. The Saudi aggression has also taken a heavy toll on Yemen’s facilities and infrastructure.
Source: News Agencies, edited by Website Team
