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US-Saudi Strikes on Iranian-Backed Sites in Iraq
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US and Saudi jets struck sites in eastern Iraq on July 29, targeting Iranian-backed groups accused by US and Saudi intelligence of recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. US Central Command said the operation aimed to degrade the groups’ ability to attack again; the report gives no details on damage, casualties or direct retaliation.
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US and Saudi Jets Strike Iranian-Backed Sites in Iraq
More than 30 drones in 72 hours drew a joint US-Saudi air assault in Iraq — and a swift Iranian missile reply.
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- No complete CENTCOM statement, official casualty count, exact target locations, or names of specific militias struck are provided in the sources.
- No verified full text of the Iraqi prime minister’s vowed response is provided in the sources.
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People
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
Places
- BaghdadBaghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq1 report
- JordanJordan1 report
- Nineveh GovernorateNineveh Governorate, Iraq1 report
- Raei Al Hallal873W+CJW، شارع المنظمة، Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq1 report
- Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia1 report
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