UN says renewed momentum toward peace in Yemen spurred by Saudi, Iran


United Nations special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, attends an interview with Reuters in Amman, Jordan October 4, 2022. REUTERS/Jehad Shelbak/File Photo

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Yemen mediator urged the warring parties on Wednesday to "seize the opportunity" to take decisive steps toward peace and said momentum to end the conflict had been renewed by a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume ties.

"We are currently witnessing renewed regional diplomatic momentum, as well as a step change in the scope and depth of the discussions," U.N. Yemen special envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council.

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