article_snippet.sent: The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between the two regional powers, particularly over Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen.
article_snippet.sent: Saudia Arabia's has led the bombing campaign against Yemeni Shiite rebels, the Houthis, much to the anger of Iran.
article_snippet.sent: Iran, a Shiite nation, is backing the rebel group.
article_snippet.sent: Iranians burn Israeli and US flags: Saudi Arabia opposes Saudi Arabia alliance with the United States .
article_snippet.sent: Saudi officials haven't commented publicly on the dispute.
article_snippet.sent: Relations between Shiite Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia are hostile at the best of times.
article_snippet.sent: Relations between Relations between Shiite Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia, Shiite Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia, are hostile at the best of times .
highlights_snippet.sent: Ban comes amid escalating tensions over Saudi-led bombing in Yemen .