https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-china-presses-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-china-presses-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-china-presses-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-sources-say#u76281Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:26:26 +0000China is urging Iran to rein in Houthi forces after receiving a request for assistance from Saudi Arabia. This diplomatic push follows Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and rising tensions in the Red Sea. While Chinese state media calls for restraint and negotiations to prevent further conflict escalation, reports indicate Beijing is leveraging its relationship with Tehran to stabilize the region. This shift occurs as Saudi Arabia seeks alternative security partners to protect vital shipping chokepoints in the Red Sea.Why it mattersThe Houthis threaten critical maritime trade routes in the Red