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Riyadh breaks off diplomatic relations with Tehran
by Paul Dakiki

 The announcement was made last night, after Iranian protesters stormed Riyadh’s Tehran embassy and consulate in Mashad. Khamenei calls it "divine vengeance"; Rouhani condemned the assault on the Saudi embassy as "illegal" and "unjustified". Anti-Saudi demonstrations in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Indian Kashmir. Saudi Arabia’s hardening political positions. [full text]
Kuwait too recalls ambassador from Tehran
by Paul Dakiki
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Mauritania and Egypt criticise Iran. The UN Security Council slams embassy attack. Hassan Rouhani expresses regrets. UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura visits Riyadh and Tehran to save peace talks. Saudi football teams want to play Iranian counterpart on neutral grounds. [full text]
Qatar withdraws ambassador to Tehran


 Djibouti breaks off diplomatic relations with Iran; Jordan has summoned the ambassador to Tehran to Amman for an official protest. Iraq, after Russia, offers to mediate between the parties to avoid an escalation of tension. President Rouhani writes to the Chief Justice for a rapid investigation against the suspects of the assaults on the Saudi diplomatic missions. [full text]

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