Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war: Reuters
The strikes killed several fighters and destroyed a communications and drone facility used by Kataib Hezbollah, sources said.
- Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, striking sites used for drone and missile attacks against the kingdom, according to multiple officials familiar with the matter.
- Mounting frustration over Baghdad's failure to rein in autonomous militias prompted Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to act, as those groups operate as a key node in Iran's regional network, launching frequent cross-border attacks.
- During April, retaliatory strikes launched from Kuwaiti territory destroyed a Kataib Hezbollah facility used for drone operations in southern Iraq, killing several fighters while officials protested cross-border attacks.
- A Saudi foreign ministry official sought de-escalation, emphasizing the "reduction of tensions in pursuit of the stability, security and prosperity of the region," though strikes reflect a broader military pattern across the Middle East.
- Iran-Backed militias continue flying surveillance drones along borders to feed intelligence to Tehran, and those involved remain active, according to a person briefed on the matter who warned, "They are preparing for the next strike.
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The attack killed several fighters and destroyed a Kataib Hezbollah militia facility.
Unseen Gulf Conflict: The Invisible War Behind Middle East Tensions
Amid the Iran war, Saudi jets targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Kuwait launched retaliation into Iraq. Actions followed Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions and impacting global trade via the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf-Iraq ties are strained by historic suspicion and ongoing militia influence.
Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
RIYADH/BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, May 13 - Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the Iran war, while retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, multiple sources familiar with the matter said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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