https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-privately-pushing-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-privately-pushing-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-privately-pushing-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-say#u76127Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:05:42 +0000China is privately pressing Iran to help rein in the Houthis following an appeal from Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic push comes as oil prices slide and Beijing emerges as a vital partner for Riyadh after a refusal by the United States to fight the militant group threatening the Red Sea. Sources indicate Beijing is using its influence to curb attacks affecting vital shipping lanes and regional stability, while simultaneously exploiting a security gap left by Washington in Yemen.Why it mattersHouthi attacks in the Red Sea have created severe disruptions along critical maritime trade routes and ene