Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

What to Know About Iraq’s Militias

At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.

By Raja Abdulrahim

Iran Attacks US Bases; Fed Call & AI Earnings Loom | The Opening Trade 7/29/2026

Iran fired on American forces overnight and the US and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, abruptly ending a days-long lull in hostilities. The US and Iran had paused attacks at the end of last week to give diplomacy another chance, leading to a significant drop in energy prices. US stocks edged higher as traders held off on major bets ahead of a US interest-rate decision where markets see room for a hike and earnings from two of the world’s biggest spenders on artificial int...

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq have pushed the region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join the US in striking sites associated with the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces further complicates a chaotic war US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday have pushed the region into “uncharted territory”, analysts have warned. Amid stark warnings of a widening and increasingly “unpredictable” conflict, Riyadh’s decision to publicly join the US in striking sites associated with Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, killing at least 20 fighters,...

By Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent

Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood

Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

Jordan intercepted missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, hours after the U.S. military said it knocked down another Iranian barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting between Tehran and Washington.

Trump tries to take action in the Middle East ahead of midterm elections

The US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed militias on July 29 in a move that widens the conflict in the Middle East. This comes a day after the US president met with the Israeli prime minister for the first time since they started their military campaign on Iran. As the midterm elections comes closer, Donald Trump is looking to take decisive action in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.

By FRANCE24

Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts climbed on Wednesday on the risk of more fighting.

By Nora Redmond

Hopes of new ceasefire fade as Saudis join Trump’s war in the Middle East with strikes on Iraq

Trump lashes out in explosive tirade as he vows to ‘beat the s***’ out of Iran after latest breakdown in ceasefire

By Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Iran’s ‘surprise attack’ ends U.S ceasefire. What it means for the war

Inside US-Saudi nuclear deal: Why Pakistan is biggest loser

The newly forged nuclear pact between the US and Saudi Arabia promises to transform the atomic dynamics in the region. This agreement grants Saudi Arabia the ability to enrich uranium domestically, supervised by the United States, effectively diminishing Pakistan's nuclear dominance. The emergence of a nuclear triangle comprising Israel, Iran, and Saudi Arabia signals a significant shift in U.S. non-proliferation efforts, embracing a tiered regional order.

By AASHISH SAXENA

Iran rejects Hormuz control proposal; US, Saudi target Iran-backed groups. What is happening?

Iran declined Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing its intention to maintain sole control over the vital waterway.

Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say

Yemen's Houthis are considering charging commercial ships to cross Bab el-Mandeb, sources said, after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Wall Street slides ahead of Fed decision, oil rises amid U.S.-Iran hostilities

KSA rolled over $5 billion for three years, SBP governor says

Due to rollover, Pakistan’s gross external financing requirements have come down to $21.5 billion for the fiscal year

By Shahbaz Rana

Trump Vows To Hit Iran 'Hard' As Rare Joint US-Saudi Strikes Pound Iraq, Killing 20 Militants

Trump Vows To Hit Iran 'Hard' As Rare Joint US-Saudi Strikes Pound Iraq, Killing 20 Militants The few days of calm that persisted over last weekend since Friday are already a thing of the past, as tit-for-tat serious attacks between the US and Iran return, and now involving the Saudis and proxy militants in Iraq. The fresh flare-up started as we reported when in the overnight and early hours of Wednesday (local) Iran launched several missiles on a US base in Jordan, with the Jor...

By Tyler Durden

US-Saudi strikes on pro-Iran groups in Iraq reignite Mideast war

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq Wednesday, marking the first U.S. airstrikes in the region since President Trump paused attacks on Ir...

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq killed 20 militants, including Iranians, in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Learn more about the US-Sau Read More: https://punchng.com/us-saudi-strikes-in-iraq-kill-20-including-iranians/

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US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians

The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. The post US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Hashd al-Shaabi Says 20 Members Killed in Joint Saudi-U.S. Airstrikes