Iran said Wednesday 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. Saudi Arabia said the men had been working in violation of the visas they received. The incident comes a year after Riyadh…
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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