Saudi Arabia has expelled Iranian military personnel and strongly condemned the attacks as “blatant”

Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian military officials and renewed its strong condemnation of what it described as Iran’s “blatant” attacks on the Kingdom and the wider region, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said Iran’s continued targeting of Saudi sovereignty, civilian infrastructure, diplomatic missions and economic interests amounted to a clear breach of international law and norms.

It added that the attacks also violated the terms of the Beijing Agreement, United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), and the principles of good neighbourliness and respect for state sovereignty.

The Kingdom reiterated its “categorical condemnation” of Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council member states, and other Arab and Islamic nations, warning that the escalation could have serious consequences for relations.

The ministry said Saudi authorities had informed the Iranian embassy that the military attaché, assistant military attaché and three other staff members had been declared persona non grata and must leave the country within 24 hours.

It also reaffirmed an earlier statement issued on March 9, warning that continued Iranian attacks would mark a further escalation with a “profound impact” on bilateral ties.

Saudi Arabia stressed that it would take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security, citing its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.