Yemen conflict: Iran urges aid effort as Saudi air strikes end
April 22, 2015 08:26
Iran's foreign minister has called for "urgent humanitarian assistance" in Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition ended air strikes against Houthi rebels.
Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Saudi move was "positive" and urged talks and the formation of a new government.
Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia has accused Shia-led Iran of backing the Houthis, something Tehran denies.