Saudi Arabia declares several Iranian embassy staff persona non grata

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it had declared several members of Iran’s embassy staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the Kingdom within 24 hours, as tensions escalate over Tehran’s ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Arab and Islamic countries.In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry said the military attaché at the Iranian embassy in Riyadh, his assistant, and three other members of the diplomatic mission had been notified to depart the country.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s condemnation of Iran’s “blatant attacks” against Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and a number of Arab and Islamic states.It said Iran’s continued targeting of Saudi territory, civilian infrastructure, economic interests, and diplomatic premises in the Kingdom constitutes a “clear violation” of international law, principles of good neighborliness, and respect for state sovereignty.The