The US military announced that American and Saudi forces conducted strikes in Iraq against Iran-backed "terrorists." No details on locations or casualties were provided. The operation is the latest in a broader US campaign against Iranian-backed militias across the region.
The US military announced that American and Saudi forces conducted strikes in Iraq against Iran-backed "terrorists." The statement did not specify the exact locations or targets within Iraq, nor provide an assessment of damage or casualties. The operation marks a rare public acknowledgment of joint US-Saudi military action in Iraq. The US has been conducting an intensified campaign against Iranian-backed forces across the Middle East, including strikes inside Iran and against proxy groups in Syria and Iraq. The Zioneer has reported extensively on the US air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.
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