Saudi Arabia said its armed forces, working in coordination with U.S. Central Command, carried out precision strikes against militia targets in Iraq. The announcement came from Ministry of Defense spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki.
According to the Saudi statement, the action followed earlier ministry announcements on July 27 and 28, 2026. Those statements said Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed several unmanned aerial vehicles that were attempting to target the kingdom.
The latest update linked the strikes in Iraq to attacks on Saudi oil facilities, framing the operation as a response to threats against critical infrastructure. The statement described the targets as militia sites connected to those attacks.
The announcement highlights the close military coordination between Saudi Arabia and the United States in responding to regional security threats. It also underscores Riyadh's focus on protecting energy facilities from drone attacks and other cross-border threats.
