On July 28, 2026, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed groups in Iraq. This action followed a series of missile attacks by Iran on U.S. forces stationed in the region.
The airstrikes were executed after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations in Jordan, which were intercepted by U.S. defenses. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that these missile attacks marked a resumption of hostilities after a brief pause in fighting.
The U.S. and Saudi airstrikes targeted logistics and weapons sites associated with Iran-aligned militias in eastern Iraq. The Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an Iraqi paramilitary group, reported that at least 20 of its members were killed and 32 others wounded in the strikes. CENTCOM indicated that the strikes were in response to over 30 drone attacks directed at U.S. and Saudi assets in the preceding days.
The recent military actions could further escalate tensions in the region, complicating ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The situation remains fluid, with potential repercussions for regional stability and energy markets.
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“The Kingdom emphasizes that it does not seek escalation but will respond to any aggression it faces.”
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