US and Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing 20 militants and escalating tensions in the Middle East. This action followed Iran's attack on US bases and Jordan's interception of Iranian missiles, signaling a new phase in regional conflict.
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