US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq

US-Saudi Military Operations in Iraq·Latest event July 29, 2026

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US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq

Joint precision strikes targeted several militia bases in Iraq after drone attacks on American forces and Saudi infrastructure. These operations resulted in casualties and significant damage to buildings used by Iran-aligned fighters. Saudi Arabia joined the military action following recent escalations against its own assets. The military response occurred as the US military intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile barrage directed at a base in Jordan. These events end a period of relative calm in the region. The resumption of direct hostilities follows a series of strikes on American personnel by Tehran-backed groups.

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