Saudi Arabia Joins US-led Strikes on Iran-backed Militias in Iraq

Saudi Arabia acknowledged direct involvement in the Iran war for the first time after conducting joint strikes with US forces on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers (AP, NYT, July 30). Riyadh simultaneously condemned "blatant Israeli aggressions against Iran" (SPA, July 26) while facing a Houthi naval blockade and attacks on its oil infrastructure.