US and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facilities earlier. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least twenty fighters were killed. The strikes targeted PMF bases across seven Iraqi provinces, causing damage. Iraq's Prime Minister vowed to disarm these pro-Iran armed groups.

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

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

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