“Iran’s foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies”

Key points

• Iran and Saudi Arabia say talks are ongoing to seek regional security arrangements.
• Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met Iranian officials in Tehran.
• The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has led to spillover into Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
• Houthis intensify attacks on Saudi targets and advance toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
• Houthi assaults disrupt oil facilities and airports, prompting Saudi airstrikes on Yemen.