US and Saudi Forces Launch Joint Air Strikes on Militia Sites in Iraq
U.S. Central Command and Saudi Arabian fighter aircraft conducted coordinated strikes against Iran-backed militia logistics and weapons facilities in eastern Iraq on July 29, 2026. The operation was a response to over 30 drone attacks directed by the IRGC against U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure over the previous 72 hours. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into the violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Iraq
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Jerusalem Post