Bahrain, Saudi expel Lebanese ambassadors

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia yesterday ordered Lebanese ambassadors to leave the Kingdoms within 48 hours in response to offensive comments made by a Lebanese minister about Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.

Saudi state news agency SPA reported that Riyadh also imposed a blanket ban on all imports from Lebanon. Riyadh also recalled its ambassador to Lebanon for consultations.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its decision follows a series of unacceptable and offensive Lebanese statements. The Foreign Ministry also clarified that the decision would not affect Lebanese citizens residing in the Kingdom.

The decisions come days after Information Minister George Kordahi called the war futile, said Yemen was subjected to aggression and that its Iran-aligned Houthis were defending themselves.