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US-Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned Iraqi forces
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint precision strikes against Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq, killing at least 10-20 fighters and prompting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to convene an urgent security meeting. The attacks have triggered threats from Iraqi militia groups and caused the PM to postpone a planned visit to Saudi Arabia.
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United StatesSaudi ArabiaIraqPopular Mobilisation ForcesHarakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba
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- Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
- Iraq demands evidence that attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from its territor
- Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Vance after Iraq strikes
- Iraqi prime minister postpones trip to Saudi Arabia after attacks
- Zaidi cancels Riyadh trip after US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
- Iraqi group threatens US and Saudi interests after deadly attacks
- Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks
- Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks
- Iraq's prime minister orders urgent security meeting after US-Saudi strikes