Iran reported that six members of its state television crew were detained and subsequently expelled by Saudi Arabia just before the Hajj pilgrimage. The incident adds tension between the Sunni and Shiite powerhouses, despite a recent Chinese-mediated detente. Saudi Arabia cited visa violations for the expulsion.
Iran says that Saudi Arabia expelled six members of a crew from its state television broadcaster after they had been detained for nearly a week in the kingdom ahead of the hajj
Iran announced that Saudi Arabia expelled six members of its state television crew after detaining them for nearly a week ahead of the hajj pilgrimage. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between the Sunni and Shiite powerhouses. Although the crew was released, they were denied participation in the hajj.
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