Saudi Arabia’s strikes in Iraq mark its entry into the U.S.-Iran war.
Saudi Arabia said it struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:34 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:34 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?”
Iran hits US in Jordan and US-Saudi strikes hit Iraq in a potential widening of the war.
Key points
- Iran IRGC says it fired multiple ballistic missiles at US military installations in Jordan.
- US confirms intercept of a “surprise” attack on its forces in the Middle East.
- US-Saudi strikes hit Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks on Saudi facilities.
- PMF casualty figures reported: at least 20 killed, 32 wounded, seven Iraqi provinces affected.
- Experts warn the conflict could spread, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to de-escalate.
Other reports
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- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.”
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Saudi Arabia said it struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.