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Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Strikes on Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq
CENTCOM said the strikes hit logistics and weapons sites after more than 30 drone attacks in 72 hours.
- U.S. Central Command and Saudi Arabian forces launched joint precision strikes against Iranian-aligned group sites across eastern Iraq.
- The combined air operation responded to over 30 drone attacks launched over the previous 72 hours targeting U.S. military positions and Saudi oil infrastructure.
- Iraqi paramilitary officials reported at least 20 fighters killed and dozens more wounded after strikes hit Popular Mobilization Forces command centers and logistics facilities.
- The action shattered a brief multi-day lull in regional hostilities, coinciding with Iranian ballistic missile launches at U.S. installations in Jordan and new maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Global crude oil prices spiked over 3% following the military escalation, reversing a brief decline as energy market concerns resurfaced over Middle East supply routes.
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Leaning Left73Leaning Right79Center79Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Center, 34% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources are Center, 34% of the sources lean Right
34% Right
L 32%
C 34%
R 34%
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