U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
US and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq
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The US and Saudi Arabia have struck 'Iran-aligned terrorists' in Iraq, according to multiple sources. This action follows an Iranian attack that was intercepted by the US, with Euronews reporting that the US then launched joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
The New York Times notes that Saudi Arabia has blamed Iran-backed militias based in Iraq for drone attacks, adding a layer of complexity to the situation.
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Who reported it (4)
- US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq CBS News · 4h ago
- US intercepts Iranian attack and launches joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq Euronews · 7h ago
- Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks The New York Times · 1d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Which countries struck Iran-aligned groups in Iraq?
The US and Saudi Arabia
What was the reason for the strikes according to Saudi Arabia?
Iran-backed militias based in Iraq were blamed for drone attacks
What happened before the joint strikes?
The US intercepted an Iranian attack
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