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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ban Iranian vessels

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have banned ships with the Iranian flag from calling in the countries' ports, and in certain cases vessels with other flags have been banned as well if they have previously called at an Iranian port.
Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP/POLFOTO
Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP/POLFOTO
BY CHRISTIAN BARTELS

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have barred vessels sailing with the Iranian flag from sailing in the two desert nations' territorial waters as well as berthing as their ports, according to Reuters, based on statements from local players to a several insurance companies.

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