Saudi Arabia conducts targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq
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Saudi Ministry of Defence, US Central Command, Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Iraq
July 29, 2026
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Saudi Arabia conducted targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. The operation was coordinated with US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were in response to drone attacks on Saudi petroleum facilities. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied involvement in the drone attacks.
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