Trump Confirms US-Saudi Coordination on Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias Amid Iraq's Strong Objection
US President Donald Trump acknowledged joint attacks with Saudi Arabia on Iran-backed Iraqi militias, sparking diplomatic tensions with Iraq.
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US President Donald Trump acknowledged joint attacks with Saudi Arabia on Iran-backed Iraqi militias, sparking diplomatic tensions with Iraq.
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politics
Following a thwarted missile attack by Iran-backed forces, the US and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 3:49 PM
world
The strikes were carried out in coordination with the US military in response to recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 2:35 AM
world
Saudi Arabia confirms participation in US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Iraqi militias following drone attacks on oil facilities, while Israel's Netanyahu praises a key meeting with US President Trump.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 1:13 AM
world
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones allegedly launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Houthi rebels claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to reverse course amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 1:04 AM
world
The Iran-aligned Houthi group says it targeted Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming damage but no casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:10 AM
politics
GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
global-institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation amid renewed Houthi attacks threatening maritime navigation and regional stability.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 AM
politics
Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets coincide with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting President Trump to hold Iran responsible and condition a Saudi deal on Abraham Accords membership.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
world
The United States intensified military actions in Iran as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to surge and prompting political responses in Washington.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 5:57 AM
world
Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards halted tankers at the Strait of Hormuz, with the US increasing military and financial commitments in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 5:41 AM
world
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, coinciding with the US's 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 5:35 AM
politics
President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran while attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, as political figures weigh in on related domestic and international issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM
general
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
general
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
world
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over escalating disruptions in a key global shipping route.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:54 AM
world
President Donald Trump warns Iran will take decades to recover as Tehran expands strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threaten Saudi port blockades.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 3:10 AM
world
The embargo is a response to a longstanding Saudi blockade on Yemeni ports and airports amid escalating conflict.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 9:30 PMpolitics
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PMworld
Following an exchange of strikes targeting airports, Yemen's Houthis warn of targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure if conflict intensifies.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 PM
politics
President Trump announces upcoming negotiations with Iran, highlighting Gulf allies' role in facilitating talks and the preference for a diplomatic solution amid regional tensions.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:10 AM
world
US President Donald Trump halts planned strikes on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies and Tehran, aiming to pursue diplomatic negotiations starting Monday.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 11:43 PM
general
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlights escalating risks to oil supply routes including the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Black Sea as geopolitical tensions rise.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 5:46 PM
politics
Despite early promises of openness, the Trump administration has shared few details about the ongoing conflict with Iran as costs and casualties rise.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PMShowing 25-48 of 179 articles.