US and Saudi Arabia conduct strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) and Saudi Defence Ministry
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
July 2026
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US and Saudi warplanes struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq. The strikes were in response to drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. Iran-backed groups retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan. Tensions remain high as the US threatens further military response.
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