Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq, according to an announcement from U.S. Central Command on Tuesday night. CENTCOM said it had carried out an airstrike campaign earlier that day with assistance from the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces.
The disclosure is notable because it points to direct Saudi involvement in a U.S. military operation tied to Iran-backed groups inside Iraq. In the brief account that was made public, CENTCOM identified the targets as Iranian proxies and placed the operation within its Middle East area of responsibility.
The development adds to the wider regional tension surrounding Iran-aligned armed groups and the security balance in Iraq. Any joint action by Washington and Riyadh against such forces is likely to draw attention because of the broader rivalry involving Iran and U.S.-aligned partners in the region.
The available summary did not provide fuller detail on the specific targets or the immediate outcome of the strikes. Even so, the announcement underscored a coordinated U.S.-Saudi military action in Iraq aimed at Iranian proxy forces.
