Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache, four embassy staff

Move follows attack on Red Sea port of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's main oil export outlet, after Iran blocked Hormuz Strait.

Broad coverage Major update Updated Mar 22, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC

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Times of Israel: Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave.

First seen Mar 21, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC Latest source Mar 22, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC

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Times of Israel •published Mar 22, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC •fetched Mar 22, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

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Auto search: military •published Mar 21, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC •fetched Mar 21, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

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AlJazeera •published Mar 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC •fetched Mar 21, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC