Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Iran condemns US-Saudi strikes in Iraq
Iran is very upset about recent airstrikes carried out by the US and Saudi Arabia in Iraq.
These strikes targeted places linked to groups that Iran supports.
Iran says the strikes are wrong and violate international law, while the US and Saudi Arabia say they were necessary to protect themselves from attacks.
The strikes killed 20 people and injured 32.
Iran is standing by Iraq and condemning the actions, while the US and Saudi Arabia say they will continue to respond to any further attacks.
Iran strongly condemns US-Saudi strikes in Iraq as criminal and provocative.
Strikes targeted Iran-aligned militant sites, including PMF headquarters.
US and Saudi Arabia claim strikes were in response to IRGC-directed drone attacks.
Casualties reported: 20 killed, 32 wounded.
Iran supports Iraq and condemns the strikes as violations of sovereignty and international law.
- Who
- US Central Command (CENTCOM), Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, Iran, Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)
- What
- Joint US-Saudi airstrikes on Iran-aligned militant sites in Iraq
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- Eastern Iraq
- Why
- In response to alleged IRGC-directed drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure
Iran's Perspective
US-Saudi Perspective
Nature of the Strikes
Iran's Perspective
Iran condemns the strikes as criminal, inhumane, and provocative, violating Iraqi sovereignty and international law.
US-Saudi Perspective
US and Saudi Arabia justify the strikes as targeted against Iran-aligned militant infrastructure in response to drone attacks.
Impact on Iraq
Iran's Perspective
Iran supports Iraq and condemns the strikes as attacks on Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity.
US-Saudi Perspective
US and Saudi Arabia claim the strikes were necessary to protect their forces and infrastructure from IRGC-directed attacks.
- Date of Strikes
- July 28, 2026
- Casualties
- 20 killed, 32 wounded
- Targeted Groups
- Iran-aligned militant groups, including the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)
- Responsible Parties
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) and Saudi Arabian Armed Forces
- Alleged Attacks
- Over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in 72 hours
- Iran's Response
- Strong condemnation and support for Iraq