Saudi, Iranian tensions continue to expand

The tense rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran has deepened, with Saudi Arabia announcing the suspension of air travel to and from Iran.

Protest in Iraq over the execution Source: AAP

And a number of Middle Eastern and Gulf countries have joined the fray as world powers express growing concern.

 

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran have escalated following Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shi'ite cleric and the subsequent attack on the Saudi embassy in Iran.