US and Saudi Arabia attacked militias in Iraq after Iran fired on Jordan
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced tonight (Wednesday) that, in coordination with the naval and air forces of Saudi Arabia, it carried out precision strikes in Iraq against the militias affiliated with Iran, which were directed…
Assessment
The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Iran-linked militias in Iraq, retaliating for over 30 drone attacks in the previous 72 hours. CENTCOM stated the strikes targeted logistics sites and weapons, following Iranian-directed attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The escalation signals a widening regional confrontation involving multiple state actors.