China urges Iran to control Houthis after Saudi attack
6 sourcesUpdated Sep 17, 2026
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The Saudis have every right to defend their territory but more outside pressure might help deescalate.
China buys a lot of Iranian oil so their call for restraint carries real weight right now.
Iran needs to show it can actually influence the Houthis or these attacks will keep happening.