Archive · 30 Jul 2026
US, Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq
The United States and Saudi Arabia worked together to drop bombs on groups in Iraq that are linked to Iran.
They did this because those groups had sent drones that attacked Saudi oil plants.
The bombs killed about 20 people and hurt 32 more.
Iran said it had fired missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan and attacked ships in a busy waterway.
Iraq’s leaders said the attacks were a violation of their country’s borders and asked everyone to stay calm.
This is the first time Saudi Arabia has openly joined the U.S. in this kind of attack, and some people worry it could lead to a bigger war in the region.
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, killing at least 20 and wounding 32.
The strikes were a retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities that originated from Iraqi territory.
Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan and targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after a brief ceasefire.
Iraq’s government called the attacks a violation of sovereignty and urged all sides to avoid further escalation.
The operation marked Saudi Arabia’s first publicly acknowledged participation alongside the U.S. in this phase of the conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war.
- Who
- United States and Saudi Arabia
- What
- Joint airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Iraq
- Why
- Retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
- Attacking Countries
- United States, Saudi Arabia
- Targeted Group
- Iran-backed armed groups
- Casualties
- 20 killed, 32 wounded
- Date of Strikes
- Wednesday
- Retaliation Reason
- Drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities