US joins forces with Saudis to strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

5 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since July 28, 2026

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Jul 28, 08:30 PM 1 source: BBC News
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
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Jul 29, 02:00 AM 1 source: BBC News
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militia
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Jul 29, 04:00 AM 1 source: BBC News
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
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Jul 29, 08:00 AM 2 sources: BBC News, The Guardian
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Jul 30, 10:00 AM 1 source: The Guardian
US joins forces with Saudis to strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq