Joint US-Saudi Airstrikes Target Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq
In a significant escalation, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint airstrikes against Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq on July 29-30, 2026. The PMF reported at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers were killed in strikes targeting their headquarters in Baghdad and six other locations. This marks the first time a Gulf state has publicly participated in direct military action against Iranian-backed groups during the current regional conflict.
Date: July 30, 2026
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Conflict: Iraq Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 26
Source: CBS News