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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...