Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia have launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, following a resumption of missile attacks by Iran. The strikes come after a brief pause in fighting and have been condemned by Iraqi armed groups as a 'dangerous escalation'. The conflict has entered a new phase with Saudi Arabia's involvement in hitting proxies.
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The US and Saudi Arabia have resumed strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq after a brief pause in fighting.
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US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq
confidence 50%The US and Saudi Arabia have launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, following a resumption of missile attacks by Iran. The strikes come after a brief pause in fighting and have been condemned by Iraqi armed groups as a 'dangerous escalation'. The conflict has entered a new phase with Saudi Arabia's involvement in hitting proxies.
What's confirmed:
- The US and Saudi Arabia have launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
- Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles.
- The US military successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage.
- The conflict has entered a new phase with Saudi Arabia's involvement in hitting proxies.
Still unconfirmed:
- An Iranian strike hit a Chinese firm's building in Kuwait.