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

Saudi Arabia confirmed direct involvement alongside US forces in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers (AP, NYT, July 30). Riyadh concurrently condemned "Israeli aggressions against Iran" (SPA, July 26) while facing a Houthi naval blockade and attacks on its oil infrastructure.