Saudi Arabia declared the Iranian embassy's military attaché and four staff members persona non grata and expelled them Saturday, citing continued Iranian attacks on Saudi territory since the U.S.-Israeli war began. The Saudi foreign ministry warned that further Iranian attacks would trigger escalation and "significant consequences," straining the countries' diplomatic relations despite their 2023 agreement to restore ties.
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Saudi Arabia declared the Iranian embassy's military attaché and four staff members persona non grata and expelled them Saturday, citing continued Iranian attacks on Saudi territory since the U.S.-Israeli war began. The Saudi foreign ministry warned that further Iranian attacks would trigger escalation and "significant consequences," straining the countries' diplomatic relations despite their 2023 agreement to restore ties.