Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relations.

Amid a fragile diplomatic thaw, Saudi Arabia's execution of six Iranians for drug smuggling has sent shockwaves through the region.

Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranian citizens convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country, prompting strong protests from Iran's Foreign Ministry. According to CNN Türk, the Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed the executions,

The Ministry of the Interior of Saudi Arabia announced that six Iranian citizens were executed in the city of Dammam for drug trafficking. The Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday, January 1 reported that these individuals had been convicted of drug trafficking.

DUBAI - Saudi Arabia had executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Jan 1.

Tensions resurface in the Middle East as Iran summons Saudi Arabia’s ambassador in a heated diplomatic protest. Accusations of violations and unresolved grievances hint at cracks in their fragile reconciliation.