Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has told euronews the conflict in Yemen must be resolved internally.<br /><br /> “We should have an inter-Yemeni dialogue, intra-Yemeni dialogue, dialogue among Yemenis,” he said.<br /><br /> In an exclusive interview with Reihaneh Mazaheri, Zarif discouraged foreign involvement in the ongoing battle between Saudi-backed forces loyal to Yemen’s President Hadi and Shia Houthi rebels widely believed to have the backing of Iran.<br /><br /> Iran has consistently denied involvement in the conflict. However,growing suspicion of Tehran’s involvement has led to the conflict being termed a ‘proxy war’ between Iran and Saudi Arabia.<br /><br /> Reihaneh asked Zarif about Iran’s role in the Yemeni clashes.<br /><br /> “Others should not participate in the dialogue,” Zarif responded. “This is not a negotiation between the Yemenis and foreigners, nor is it a negotiation between foreign powers. Foreign powers should not set conditions for the future of Yemen, nor should they engage in negotiations. Wh
