US military says US, Saudi forces struck sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq
- 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, Saudi Arabia launch joint precision strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-aligned terrorists - The Tribune
In a statement on X, CENTCOM said that US and Saudi fighter jets targeted multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites in response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks launched within a 72-hour window.
The conflict in West Asia appears to be reaching a new turning point. The United States and Saudi Arabia have launched joint airstrikes against pro-Iranian armed groups in Iraq. CENTCOM claims the action was in response to drone attacks on US troops and Saudi oil infrastructure, while Iran has denied any connection to the attacks.
US, Saudi military shoots down Iranian attacks as Mideast tensions escalate
US Iran war news: United States forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American troops. US and Saudi Arabia forces then struck Iran-backed militia positions in Iraq. These actions followed recent drone attacks and military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-backed groups denied involvement, while Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi tankers.
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