Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Iraq Condemns US‑Saudi Strikes on PMF Bases
Iraq’s leaders said the US and Saudi Arabia attacked Iraqi militia camps, calling it a big mistake that hurts Iraq’s freedom.
The strikes killed 20 militia fighters and 4 Iranian guards.
The US and Saudi said they were hitting groups that had attacked their soldiers and Saudi oil sites.
The Iraqi militia said they didn’t attack Saudi Arabia and called the claims lies.
Iraq’s prime minister was supposed to visit Saudi Arabia but cancelled his trip after the attacks.
Iraq’s National Security Council condemned US‑Saudi strikes as a flagrant violation of sovereignty.
The joint airstrikes killed at least 20 Popular Mobilisation Forces members and 4 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps advisers.
US and Saudi Arabia said the attacks targeted Iran‑backed groups responsible for drone attacks on American troops and Saudi energy sites.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied any role in the attacks and called the claims fabrications.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi was due to visit Saudi Arabia but cancelled his trip following the strikes.
- Who
- Iraq’s National Security Council, Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, US and Saudi Arabia, Islamic Resistance in Iraq
- What
- Joint US‑Saudi airstrikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces bases
- When
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Where
- Iraq, from Kirkuk to Basra, affecting seven provinces
- Why
- To target Iran‑backed groups accused of attacking US troops and Saudi energy infrastructure
- Country of attack
- Iraq
- Targeted groups
- Popular Mobilisation Forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Casualties
- 20 PMF members, 4 IRGC advisers
- Perpetrators
- United States, Saudi Arabia
- Date
- July 29, 2026