Breaking: Saudi Arabia Gives Iran 24-Hour Ultimatum To Vacate Embassy Staff

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision early Sunday, stating that Iran’s ongoing attacks represent a “flagrant violation” of international conventions and contradict the “principles of Islamic brotherhood.” The ministry also cautioned against further escalation in regional tensions.

According to the statement, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has notified the military attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Kingdom, the assistant military attaché, and three members of the mission staff to leave the Kingdom.”

The five officials were declared persona non grata, effectively revoking their diplomatic acceptance and signaling a further deterioration in relations between both nations.

Hours after the announcement, Saudi defence authorities reportedly detected three ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the capital city.

The expulsions come as relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to worsen amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, now in its fourth week.

Although Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries are not directly involved in the war, they have increasingly faced Iranian missile and drone attacks.

The development also follows a fresh escalation in rhetoric, with United States President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, setting a Monday deadline.

Overall, the move highlights growing anger among Gulf states over becoming unintended targets in the expanding regional conflict.