The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia positions near Baghdad and Basra on July 29, in response to drone and missile attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Iranian sources confirm several deaths from the strikes, marking an escalation in Middle East tensions.
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The United States said it intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles launched Tuesday at U.S. forces in the Middle East, with U.S. Central Command describing the launch as an attempted surprise attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [pbs.org#1][cbsnews.com#2][rt.com#2][aljazeera.com#1]. Iran’s IRGC said it targeted a U.S. air base and a U.S. Central Command facility in Jordan, whi
US military says US, Saudi forces struck sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq Reuters
Saudi Arabia said the Iran-backed groups were responsible for drone attacks on its oil facilities.
US, Saudis attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq, threatening to intensify conflict Reuters
The US and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a "major miscalculation".
By Timour Azhari, Parisa Hafezi and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a "major miscalculation". The strikes on targets inside Iraq come as Oman proposed a new regional de
By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran last week. Iran, for its part, said it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait
By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump vowed to "beat the fucking shit" out of Iran for firing on U.S. troops just days after he suspended airstrikes. Iran confirmed late Tuesday that it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan and at ships in the
US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, following a short pause in Iran war hostilities. The combined air operation came as President Donald Trump met with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for their first in-person talks since the Middle East war began in late February. Crude oil prices leapt
United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US installations. Eight Iraqi PMF members were killed in the joint US-Saudi attacks. Oil prices climbed amid concerns over energy supply disruptions. Diplomatic efforts continue as tensions between nations rise.
Iran fired on American forces overnight and the US and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, abruptly ending a days-long lull in hostilities.
Iran fired on American forces overnight and the US and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, ending a days-long lull in hostilities. The latest skirmishing underscores how far Iran and the US are from formally restarting peace negotiations, let alone agreeing a deal to permanently end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
DUBAI, July 29 - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia said late Tuesday it intercepted drones launched by Tehran-backed militias in Iraq that were targeting its oil facilities for a second straight day. The US and Saudi Arabia then jointly hit weapons and other sites belonging to “Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq, the American military said. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines the significance of Saudi Arabia's i
U.S. and Saudi forces launched strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq overnight, spiking energy prices and fueling fears of a wider war as the war with Iran hits the five-month mark. Saudi Arabia responded to a streak of drone strikes from Iran-backed militias that targeted its Aramco’s Abqaiq oil processing facility. It is the world’s...
The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran last week.
The strikes against Iran-backed militias that are said to have targeted Saudi oil facilities mark the first time Riyadh has acknowledged direct involvement in the war.
American and Saudi forces launched precision strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Meanwhile, Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward American forces, which U.S. commanders called an attempted surprise attack. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
After days of relative calm, the Middle East saw renewed fighting overnight. U.S. Central Command says it thwarted a "surprise attack" by Iran and joined Saudi Arabia in carrying out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report.
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
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The US-Israel war on Iran is widening once again, with the US and Saudi Arabia launching joint airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. Earlier, Tehran targeted US bases in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump is now vowing further retaliation, raising fresh concerns that the conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
Iran resumes missile attacks as US, Saudis strike militias in Iraq https://www.europesays.com/iran/227863/ By SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS CAIRO (AP) — Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the… By SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS
The US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed militias on July 29 in a move that widens the conflict in the Middle East. This comes a day after the US president met with the Israeli prime minister for the first time since they started their military campaign on Iran. As the midterm elections comes closer, Donald Trump is looking to take decisive action in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Angela Diff
Riyadh’s decision to join the US in striking sites associated with the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces further complicates a chaotic war US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday have pushed the region into “uncharted territory”, analysts have warned. Amid stark warnings of a widening and increasingly “unpredictable” conflict, Riyadh’s decision to publicly join the US in
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.
Four days of relative calm in the Iran war were shattered as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia joined forces to strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Also, the U.S. stopped Iran's "surprise attack" on a U.S. base in Jordan. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more information.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has postponed his planned visit to Saudi Arabia following overnight US-Saudi airstrikes targeting Iran-backed groups in Iraq. The delay came after he convened an emergency National Security Council meeting.
US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Washington and Tehran are Iraq's main allies, but their enm
U.S. and Saudi fighters attacked Iranian-backed groups in Iraq following drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The post Iraq once again becomes a battlefield in the Iran war appeared first on Task & Purpose .
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... The U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and Iran targeted U.S. military sites in Jordan.
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responding to drone attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure launched from Iraqi territory [pbs.org#1][myjoyonline.com#1][saudigazette.com.sa#1][theguardian.com#2]. Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces said at least 20 of its members were killed, and AP rep
A new line of fighting in the war in the Middle East opened up on July 28 when Saudi Arabia launched an attack on Iraq, with which the kingdom has generally cordial relations. The strike, carried out in conjunction with US forces, targeted Iranian-backed militants in Iraq who, the Saudis said, had fired drones at Saudi oil facilities two days in a row.
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Saudis said #Iraq drones attacks its territory Mon & Tue Back in May said shot down 3 Iraqi drones Iraq said didn't happen Jul Saudi-Iraq mtg where evidence given of Iraqi drone strikes alhurra.com/en/30049 Days before Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh said it had come under drone attacks on Monday and Tuesday by drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias. …
Iran resumes attacks as US-Saudi strikes kill Tehran-backed militants in Iraq https://www.europesays.com/iran/228248/ Iran launched missiles Wednesday at American troops stationed in the Middle East as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia… Iran launched missiles Wednesday at American troops stationed in the Middle East as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militants in Iraq, killing
Funerals for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces fighters, in photos | National News https://www.europesays.com/iran/228296/ MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — Funerals are held for fighters from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces after U.S. and Saudi… MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — Funerals are held for fighters from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces after U.S. and Saudi strikes targeted Tehran-backed militias. Six
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
The strikes hit militia positions near Baghdad and Basra overnight - Iranian Islamic Resistance Organization claimed responsibility for the coordination by 06:30 GMT. Iraq · 21 OSINT sources · Cross-referenced on factline.io
Iran — US and Saudi Strikes Target Iran-backed Militias in Iraq #Trump #Iran #Iranian #Saudi #News Iranian sources have confirmed that US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq killed several members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in response to Iran’s attacks on Jordan, according to Al Jaz…
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The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.
Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US strikes militias in Iraq https://www.europesays.com/iran/228531/ By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle… By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press
Iran — US and Saudi Launch Joint Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq #Iran #American #MiddleEast #Egypt #News The US and Saudi Arabia have launched joint strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, marking a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict. The strikes come in response to attacks on America…