AEOn July 29, 2026, the Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an Iran-backed militia group, reported that its headquarters in Iraq were targeted by coordinated U.S.-Saudi strikes. The attacks resulted in at least 10 PMF members being killed and six injured. The PMF condemned the strikes as a violation of Iraq's sovereignty. Both the U.S. Central Command and Saudi Arabia claimed the strikes were precision attacks targeting terrorist logistics and weapons sites linked to Iran-aligned groups. Saudi officials stated the strikes followed drone attacks on their petroleum facilities, which they attributed to Iran-linked militias. Meanwhile, Iran retaliated by launching ballistic missiles at a U.S. airbase in Jordan, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed was in response to U.S. aggressive actions. The U.S. successfully intercepted all incoming missiles, and Jordanian forces confirmed the defense against the attack.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the conflict between Iran-backed militias and U.S.-led coalition forces, including both sides' claims and responses. It reports the actions of multiple parties without overtly favoring one side, though it includes quotes from official statements without del
