United States and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes in Iraq following oil site attacks
United States and Saudi forces launched joint strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq following attacks on energy assets, prompting CENTCOM missile interceptions and a 5% rise in oil prices.
United States military forces and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated airstrikes against pro-Iranian militias in eastern Iraq following recent drone attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. U.S. Central Command confirmed it also intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles directed at American bases in the region.
American military officials warned Tehran to cease all aggression toward U.S. personnel and Gulf energy targets. The sudden escalation triggered immediate volatility in global commodity markets, causing crude oil prices to surge by five percent. Casualty counts from the joint strikes remain unconfirmed as security measures near critical energy facilities have been heightened.
Sources: Euronews Greece, Phileleftheros
Sources
- Phileleftheros (philenews) — Κλιμάκωση στη Μέση Ανατολή: Σαουδική Αραβία και ΗΠΑ βομβάρδισαν φιλοϊρανικές πολιτοφυλακές στο Ιράκ – Αναχαίτιση ιρανικών πυραύλων ανακοίνωσε η CENTCOM, άλμα 5% στο πετρέλαιο
- Euronews Greece — Νέα ανάφλεξη στη Μέση Ανατολή: Οι ΗΠΑ αναχαίτισαν ιρανική επίθεση, έπληξαν στόχους στο Ιράκ μαζί με Σ. Αραβία
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- Jul 29, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCSaudi Arabia and US strike pro-Iranian militias in Iraq after oil facility attacks