- In retaliation for more than 30 aerial drone attacks directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, U.S. and Saudi Arabian military forces conducted joint strikes on "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq.
- In a sudden escalation, Saudi forces joined the US military in hitting Iranian-linked targets in Iraq.
- Iran also aimed a "surprise attack" at American forces in the region, the US military said.
- The US military intercepted a surprise attack on its forces by Iran, according to US Central Command.
- Iranian officials condemned the US and Saudi strikes, calling it a "violation of Iraq’s sovereignty" and a "highly dangerous escalation."
- US Central Command reported that American and Saudi Arabian forces conducted joint strikes against Iran-aligned terrorists in Iraq.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iran-aligned Iraqi militia, reported that several of its bases across Iraq were targeted by the US and Saudi strikes, resulting in "a number of" casualties.
- CENTCOM stated that the US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed "logistics and weapon sites" in Iraq.
- An Iran-aligned Iraqi militia reported that several of its bases across Iraq were targeted by US and Saudi airstrikes early Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command reported that on Tuesday, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes against Iranian-aligned targets in Iraq, following an attempted missile attack by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The strikes were described as a response to Iranian drone attacks in the region.3
The escalation began when Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces, all of which were successfully intercepted. This prompted a swift military response from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, targeting what CENTCOM referred to as "Iran-aligned terrorists" operating within Iraq.127
The Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, reported that several of its bases were hit during the strikes, resulting in casualties. Iranian officials condemned the military action, labeling it a "violation of Iraq’s sovereignty" and a "highly dangerous escalation" in the ongoing conflict.68
This incident marks a significant increase in hostilities in the region, coming just a day after President Donald Trump announced a halt to strikes on Iran. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for potential further confrontations.
“In retaliation for over 30 drone attacks by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, US Central Command reported joint strikes targeting Iranian-backed logistics and weapon sites. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported casualties from these strikes, further intensifying the conflict in the region.”
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