War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq
Summary
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. This followed recent missile and drone attacks by Iran and its allies against U.S. and Saudi targets in the region.Key Facts
- U.S. and Saudi forces launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iraqi paramilitary group backed by Iran, reported at least 20 fighters killed and 32 wounded.
- The strikes targeted logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian proxies.
- Over 30 drone attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy facilities were attempted in the prior three days.
- Jordan intercepted and destroyed five Iranian missiles fired early Wednesday.
- The U.S. military said it stopped a missile attack aimed at American forces and worked with Saudi Arabia on the retaliatory strikes.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards struck and stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they ignored warnings.
- The Houthi group, supported by Iran, fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea.
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