27 Nov 2024
Wednesday 3 February 2016 - 14:07
Story Code : 195839

Iran bans import of Saudi goods amid tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The latest developments after Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Tehran amid a dispute over Riyadh's execution of an opposition Shia cleric and attacks on Saudi diplomatic posts in Iran. (All times local).

3 p.m.

Iran has banned the import of goods from Saudi Arabia after the kingdom cut diplomatic ties over attacks on the Saudi embassy following the execution of a Shia cleric.

Iranian state television made the announcement Thursday. It said the decision came during an emergency meeting of the Cabinet of President Hassan Rouhani.

Annual imports from Saudi Arabia total about $60 million a year and consisted mostly of packing materials and textiles.

Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran on Sunday after crowds of protesters attacked two of its diplomatic posts in Iran. Those attacks came after Saudi Arabia executed a prominent opposition Shia cleric over the weekend.

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