Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military officials

Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the expulsion of Iranian military attachés and several embassy staff, declaring them persona non grata and ordering them to leave the Kingdom within 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In an official statement, the Kingdom strongly condemned what it described as Iran’s “blatant and repeated attacks” targeting Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and other Arab and Islamic nations.

The ministry said Iran’s actions—aimed at Saudi sovereignty, civilian infrastructure, economic interests, and diplomatic facilities—represent a serious violation of international law and the principles of good neighborly relations. It also cited breaches of the Beijing Agreement and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026).

Saudi authorities confirmed that the Iranian military attaché, assistant military attaché, and three additional embassy staff members have been formally notified to leave the country within the specified timeframe.

The statement added that Iran’s actions contradict the principles it claims to uphold and warned that continued aggression would have serious consequences for both current and future relations.

Reaffirming its stance, Saudi Arabia emphasized that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, airspace, citizens, residents, and national interests, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter.