Claims were reported that Saudi Arabia offered the Houthis a billion dollars in the cease-fire agreement brokered by Iran ▸ According to the reports, the Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khaled bin Salman, traveled to Tehran for talks aimed at stopping the Houthis' attacks on Saudi territory and oil facilities. ▸ According to diplomatic sources in the Gulf, they claimed that Riyadh is considering an arrangement of one billion dollars to be transferred through Iran. One source claimed the money was brought on a military transport plane, but no transfer was confirmed. ▸ According to reports, Iran has offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, placing Tehran as a diplomatic mediator against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions. ▸ Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin also participated in the talks, according to the report. ▸ If the reported settlement goes ahead, it could give Iran greater diplomatic leverage over Saudi Arabia. Houthi negotiations. Riyadh's stated position, as outlined in the article, is that it rejects concessions under military pressure.