China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

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What happened

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions.

This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances.

China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:49:10 UTC.

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  1. Oil be damned: US Congress arms Trump with tariff gun, putting India & China in crosshairs

  2. Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes

  3. China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

  4. Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

  5. China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

  6. Houthis claim Saudi F-15 kill as Yemen fighting escalates

  7. China, U.S. top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says

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