Marib is home to Yemen's oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz's location makes it critical.
Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.
Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.
Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.
The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.
US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
State news channel, Al-Mamlaka, says the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution.
At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.