U.S. and Saudi fighter jets struck weapons and logistics sites used by Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq following a wave of drone attacks on American forces and Saudi oil facilities, military officials said on July 29.

Attacks come as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

Iran-backed militants in Iraq recently launched over two dozen drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

U.S. and Saudi air forces struck Iran-backed proxy militias in Iraq, the first announced joint flight and first Saudi attack on Iraq.