US, Saudi Forces Strike Militants in Iraq

The United States and Saudi forces launched joint airstrikes in Iraq on Tuesday against Iran-backed “terrorists” following dozens of recent drone attacks, according to the US military.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation targeted IRGC-directed militants who carried out attacks against American troops and Saudi energy facilities.

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CENTCOM cautioned that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and proxy forces must end their assaults to prevent additional US military action.

Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed its participation, stating its warplanes hit militia positions tied to recent drone strikes on the kingdom’s eastern oil infrastructure.

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US and Saudi forces strike militants in Iraq. Credit: Reuters

The strikes followed Riyadh’s demand that Baghdad stop militants from launching attacks from Iraqi territory.

The joint operation also came after American forces intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at US bases across the Middle East.

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