Iran calls for immediate Yemen peace talks
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Iran has called for immediate peace talks between Yemen's warring parties, official media said Friday, as rebels backed by Tehran battle loyalist forces supported by Saudi-led airstrikes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made the appeal during a telephone call with U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon Thursday, the IRNA news agency said.
Iran has proposed a peace plan for Yemen that calls for a cease-fire followed by foreign-mediated talks by all sides.
"Mr Zarif referred to the Iranian four-point plan to end the crisis in Yemen, stressing the importance of an immediate dialogue between the Yemenis and said Iran was ready to help resolve this crisis," IRNA said.
