US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

On July 28, 2026, the United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in response to recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. The strikes targeted Iranian proxies, which had been attacking Saudi infrastructure for a second day. Meanwhile, Iranian forces also killed four members of PJAK, a Kurdish opposition group, near the Iraqi border, and escalated drone attacks against Kurdish groups in northern Iraq. The coordinated actions highlight rising tensions between Iran and its adversaries in the region.