NewzSaudi Arabia and the United States have conducted joint military strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The operations, confirmed by U.S. Central Command, targeted groups identified as Iran-aligned militants allegedly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out attacks against U.S. interests.
Simultaneously, an Iranian military official has formally denied Tehran's involvement in recent projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia. This statement was issued in response to accusations from the Saudi defense minister, who linked Iran to the cross-border strikes. These developments mark a potential escalation in regional tensions as both sides trade accusations regarding military activity in Iraq.
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