US and Saudi Arabia Launch Coordinated Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq

Iraqi government claims no prior notice of military operation as regional tensions escalate and international pressure mounts on the Trump administration.

BAGHDAD — The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has shifted dramatically following a joint military operation by the United States and Saudi Arabia against Iranian-backed militias within Iraqi territory. The strikes, which were launched following the interception of an Iranian missile attack, have triggered an immediate diplomatic crisis, with Iraqi officials asserting they had 'no prior knowledge' of the aerial offensive. As the conflict enters its sixth month, the coordinated action highlights a growing alignment between Washington and Riyadh in their efforts to contain Iranian i…