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Saudi Arabia has taken a strong and highly symbolic diplomatic step by ordering Iran’s military attaché, his assistant, and three other embassy staff members to leave the country within just 24 hours after declaring them persona non grata. This decision was officially announced on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where authorities confirmed that five Iranian diplomats stationed at the Iranian embassy had been expelled. The move immediately raised tensions and signaled a serious deterioration in already fragile relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran.   According to Saudi officials, the expelled individuals include key military-linked personnel, which makes the decision particularly significant. It reflects not just a routine diplomatic disagreement, but a deeper security concern tied to recent regional developments.   The Saudi government justified its action by pointing to what it described as ongoing Iranian aggression. In recent weeks, Saudi Ar...

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to launch military strikes on Iran’s power plants if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.   The warning was delivered between March 21 and March 22, 2026, from Washington, D.C., where Trump announced a 48-hour ultimatum. He made it clear that if Iran fails to comply, the United States could carry out strikes targeting Iran’s power infrastructure, including major power plants, in what would mark a significant escalation in the conflict.   The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman in the Persian Gulf, plays a vital role in the global energy system. Around 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes through this narrow waterway. Any disruption in this route immediately impacts globa...