Iran has warned Egypt against getting involved in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, saying the move could further complicate efforts to restore peace in the war-torn country.

Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, made the statement on Wednesday, stressing that any foreign intervention in the conflict would make the situation more difficult to resolve.

Speaking in an interview with Iraqi state broadcaster Al-Iraqiya, aired on Tuesday, Araghchi said Egypt had enough experience to avoid becoming involved in what he described as a highly complex conflict.

He also stated that Egypt had previously assured Iran that it would not enter Yemen or engage in a war against the country.

The conflict involves Iran-backed Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The fighting, which has lasted for more than a decade, intensified again in July.

In recent weeks, the Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting key facilities, including the state-owned oil company Aramco and Riyadh’s international airport. An attack on the airport reportedly killed 13 people on October 10.

Meanwhile, Egypt is considering providing military support to Saudi Arabia amid repeated Houthi attacks on the kingdom.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had requested parliamentary authorisation to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested. However, Egypt’s parliament postponed its debate on the proposal until next week.

Sisi maintained that Egypt was not seeking to attack any country but was focused on defence.

Araghchi’s warning comes amid growing regional tensions, as the possibility of Egypt’s involvement raises concerns about further escalation of the conflict.