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US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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US and Saudi fighter aircraft conducted joint strikes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, targeting logistics and weapons sites used by Iran-backed militias across eastern Iraq.
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The military action followed over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in the previous 72 hours, with Saudi Arabia reporting it intercepted drones targeting its petroleum facilities for two consecutive days.
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US Central Command warned the Revolutionary Guard to cease attacks to avoid further military response, while oil prices rose over 3% following the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.