Archive · 30 Jul 2026
US‑Saudi Strikes on Iran‑Backed Militias in Iraq
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched air attacks on groups in Iraq that support Iran.
President Trump said the attacks were coordinated with Iraq’s leaders, but Iraq’s officials said the strikes violated their sovereignty.
The US said the attacks were a response to drone attacks on its troops.
Trump warned Iran that the US would retaliate.
The Popular Mobilization Forces, a militia group in Iraq, said the strikes were dangerous and harmed Iraq’s security.
US Central Command and Saudi forces struck Iran‑backed militias in Iraq on July 28.
President Trump claimed the strikes were coordinated with the Iraqi government.
Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces condemned the attacks as a violation of sovereignty.
The strikes followed more than 30 drone attacks on US and Saudi targets.
At least 20 militia members were killed and 32 wounded in the strikes.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Iraqi government, US Central Command, Saudi military, Popular Mobilization Forces
- What
- Joint US‑Saudi airstrikes against Iran‑backed militias in Iraq
- When
- July 28–29, 2024
- Where
- Iraq, with a related missile interception in Jordan
- Why
- To counter drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure attributed to Iran‑aligned groups
- Event
- US‑Saudi joint strikes on Iran‑backed militias
- Date
- July 28–29, 2024
- Target
- Iran‑aligned Shiite militias in Iraq
- Participants
- US Central Command, Saudi military
- Casualties
- At least 20 PMF members killed, 32 wounded