US military says US, Saudi forces struck sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq
CENTCOM said the strikes followed more than 30 drone attacks in 72 hours and warned Iran-backed militias to stop or face further action.
- On Tuesday, United States and Saudi forces launched airstrikes against sites in eastern Iraq used by Iran-backed militias, aiming to degrade capabilities after a surge in regional threats targeting American assets and Saudi energy infrastructure.
- The strikes followed more than 30 attempted drone attacks over three days, and CENTCOM reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mounted an 'attempted surprise attack' involving ballistic missiles.
- CENTCOM characterized the sites as 'terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq,' while The Saudi Ministry confirmed it 'conducted precise and targeted strikes' in self-defense.
- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 90-minute Oval Office meeting Tuesday, discussing cooperation and 'our common goal: ensuring that Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.'
- Even as the United States holds off on direct military strikes against Iran, Iran-backed Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping, destabilizing the security environment across the Arabian Peninsula.
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US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militants after 'surprise attack'
Fresh fighting has erupted after the US accused Iran of launching its first ballistic missile attack on an American base since strikes were paused on Friday. Here's your three-minute briefing on the key developments in the Middle East overnight.
US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq - Boston News, Weather, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites...
Together with Saudi Arabia, the US is attacking targets in Iraq. A "surprise attack" on US troops has been averted, reports the US military.
US Military says American and Saudi Forces Struck Sites used by Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq to carry out attacks in recent days, the US military said Tuesday. "US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq
US, Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Precision Strikes in Iraq Targeting 'Iran-Aligned Terrorists'
US Central Command and Saudi Armed Forces conducted joint precision strikes in eastern Iraq on Tuesday, targeting Iranian-aligned terrorist groups linked to the IRGC, following over 30 drone attacks aimed at US personnel and infrastructure. CENTCOM warned of escalating aggression, and Saudi air defenses intercepted drones targeting vital facilities.
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