--- title: "US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid missile attacks" description: "Most outlets led with the US and Saudi Arabia's joint military action against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, noting the reported deaths of at least 20 fighters. Daily Times added context about Iran resuming missile attacks against American forces in the region. Dunya News highlighted a New York Times report attributing the deaths to Iranian advisers and mentioned Saudi Arabia’s potential formation of a Red Sea coalition to counter Iran-backed groups." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/772-us-and-saudi-forces-conduct-joint-strikes-against-iran site: HarZaviya language: en --- # US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid missile attacks world · updated 30 Jul 2026, 9:12 AM PKT · 29–30 Jul 2026 · 14 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Jul 2026 — US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid missile attacks (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the US and Saudi Arabia's joint military action against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, noting the reported deaths of at least 20 fighters. Daily Times added context about Iran resuming missile attacks against American forces in the region. Dunya News highlighted a New York Times report attributing the deaths to Iranian advisers and mentioned Saudi Arabia’s potential formation of a Red Sea coalition to counter Iran-backed groups. - **The Nation** — [Middle East war expands with US-Saudi strikes in Iraq](https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Jul-2026/middle-east-war-expands-us-saudi-strikes-iraq) · 30 Jul 2026, 9:12 AM PKT > US and Saudis hit back at Iraqi pro-Iran militias as Iran renews attacks on US forces in Jordan Trump says Iran to get a beating as new strikes put damper on diplomacy Pro-Iran militia vows inevitable response to strikes n Iraq militants say 5 Iranians among 20 killed in US-Saudi strikes Drone hits gas storage tanker at. - **Dunya News** — [US-Saudi strikes in Iraq killed 20 Iranian advisers: NYT](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/965345-ussaudi-strikes-in-iraq-killed-20-iranian-advisers-nyt) · 30 Jul 2026, 7:49 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia may unveil Red Sea coalition to counter Iran-backed groups - **Daily Times** — [Iran resumes missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530629/iran-resumes-missile-attacks-as-us-and-saudis-strike-tehran-backed-militias-in-iraq/) · 30 Jul 2026, 5:04 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Six Iranian advisers were also killed in the US-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told the Associated Press. They spoke on […] ### 29 Jul 2026 — US and Saudi forces conduct joint strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq (7 outlets) > Most outlets led with the joint strikes by US and Saudi forces against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, citing CENTCOM or official statements. Several also noted casualty figures provided by the Hashed al-Shaabi, an Iraqi militant alliance, while others framed the strikes as retaliation for recent attacks. A few emphasized the broader context of regional tensions, while others briefly mentioned a pause in hostilities prior to the operation. Excerpts varied in whether they included the casualty report or focused solely on the military action and its stated purpose. - **24 News HD** — [Who are the Iraqi armed militants hit by US-Saudi strikes?](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Jul-2026/iraqi-armed-militants-hit-us-saudi-strikes) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:42 PM PKT > The United States and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday struck positions belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance including powerful pro-Iran groups that have long threatened Washington. - **Aaj News (English)** — [US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: Iraq militant alliance](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465638/us-saudi-strikes-in-iraq-kill-20-iraq-militant-alliance) · 29 Jul 2026, 6:58 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > US-Saudi strikes on Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 20 members of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups, the alliance said. The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Washington and Tehran are Iraq’s main allies, but their enmity has long turned the co... - **Dunya News** — [US, Saudi forces conduct joint strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq: CENTCOM](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/965170-us-saudi-forces-conduct-joint-strikes-against-iranbacked-groups-in-i) · 29 Jul 2026, 1:51 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > The US military and Saudi Arabian forces conducted joint precision strikes “against Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq, according to US Central Command. - **Daily Times** — [US, Saudi forces launch airstrikes in Iraq as regional tensions rise](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530193/us-saudi-forces-launch-airstrikes-in-iraq-as-regional-tensions-rise/) · 29 Jul 2026, 10:24 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States (US) and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated airstrikes against what they described as Iran-aligned militant targets in eastern Iraq, marking a renewed escalation in regional tensions after a brief pause in hostilities. The operation came in response to a series of drone attacks targeting US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure over the past […] - **Dawn** — [US, Saudi forces strike 'Iran-aligned terrorists' in Iraq in retaliation for recent attacks](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019202/us-saudi-forces-strike-iran-aligned-terrorists-in-iraq-in-retaliation-for-recent-attacks) · 29 Jul 2026, 10:09 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck “Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, following a short pause in Iran war hostilities. The combined air operation came as President Donald Trump met with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for their first in-person talks since the Middle East war began in late February. Crude oil price... - **Pakistan Observer** — [US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq as Tehran maintains stance on Hormuz](https://pakobserver.net/us-saudi-forces-strike-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-as-tehran-maintains-stance-on-hormuz/) · 29 Jul 2026, 9:05 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > TAMPA/TEHRAN – US Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, against Iran-aligned groups that… - **Business Recorder** — [US military says US, Saudi forces struck sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432323/us-military-says-us-saudi-forces-struck-sites-of-iran-backed-groups-in-iraq) · 29 Jul 2026, 8:20 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: The US military said on ​Tuesday it conducted ‌strikes with Saudi Arabia’s armed forces in ​Iraq against militant ​groups aligned with Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say it targeted US positions in the region in response to attack “US ⁠Central Command and ​the Saudi Arabian Armed ​Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, ​against Iran-aligned terrorists ​that the Isla... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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