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US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq

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The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint air strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq following drone attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces reported at least 20 casualties, with Saudi Arabia citing self-defence as justification for the military action.

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The United States and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated air strikes targeting Iran-aligned militant groups operating within Iraqi territory. The military action followed drone attacks directed at US military personnel and facilities in the region, as well as strikes against Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure. Saudi Arabia characterized its participation as a self-defence measure in response to these threats.

Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, a coalition of armed groups with varying degrees of Iranian alignment, reported at least 20 personnel killed in the strikes. The operation represents a significant escalation in regional military tensions and reflects ongoing concerns about Iranian-backed militia activities affecting both US and Saudi interests in the Middle East.

Written by Bell Data Intelligence · based on reporting by Al Jazeera.Read the original ↗
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