United States and Saudi Arabia conduct joint strikes on Iraqi militias
World · 29 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
US and Saudi Arabian forces carried out joint air strikes in Iraq on Wednesday, July 29, hitting weapons stores and supply routes used by Iran-backed militia groups. The strikes hit targets in seven provinces, including Baghdad and Basra. At least 20 militia fighters and six Iranian advisers were killed.
The operation was a response to more than 30 drone attacks by Iranian forces in recent days. Saudi Arabia also reported earlier attacks on its oil facilities.
Iran fired several ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan early Wednesday. The US military said its defences intercepted all of them.