- Iran launched its ballistic missile attack before American and Saudi forces carried out strikes in Iraq, according to a U.S. official, who stressed that the two attacks were not connected.
- U.S. and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq in response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the last 72 hours.
- Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day.
- The U.S. military said it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days.
- In announcing the strikes in Iraq, the U.S. warned that further attacks on American troops or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure risked additional action.
- The Revolutionary Guard and its terrorist proxies must cease these attacks to avoid further U.S. military response.
- The Saudi Defense Ministry acknowledged the strikes in a post on social media, warning that "the Kingdom emphasizes that it does not seek escalation but will respond to any aggression it faces."
The U.S. military successfully intercepted all Iranian missiles aimed at American forces in the Middle East, as confirmed by U.S. Central Command, which stated they “remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.” This defensive action came in response to a series of aggressive maneuvers by Iranian-backed militias.14
In a coordinated effort, U.S. and Saudi fighter aircraft targeted multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq following over 30 drone attacks directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in just 72 hours. The U.S. military emphasized that these strikes were a direct response to the escalating threats posed by these militias.26
A U.S. official clarified that the Iranian missile barrage was launched prior to the strikes in Iraq, indicating that the two incidents were not directly connected. The U.S. has warned that any further attacks on American troops or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure could lead to additional military responses.35
The Saudi Defense Ministry acknowledged the strikes, asserting that the Kingdom does not seek escalation but will respond decisively to any aggression. They also reported successfully intercepting drones launched by Iran-backed militias for a second consecutive day, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.7
“The U.S. warned that further attacks on American troops or Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure risked additional military action. Meanwhile, the Saudi Defense Ministry emphasized that while it does not seek escalation, it will respond to any aggression it faces.”
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