U.S. and Saudi Arabia Strike Iranian-Backed Proxy Sites in Iraq Together

On July 29, 2026, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes on Iranian-backed proxy sites in Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed. It marked the first time Saudi Arabia fought alongside the U.S. against Iranian proxy infrastructure — armed groups acting on Iran's behalf. The operation followed U.S. strikes on Iranian soil on July 18, 19, and 22, capping a month of direct military exchanges.