US and Saudi forces said they struck an Iraqi militant alliance on Wednesday, as the Middle East war expands beyond its main focus in Iran to involve the Islamic republic's proxies. The strikes follow a short lull in direct US attacks on targets in Iran, with Tehran's allies in Yemen and beyond becoming increasingly drawn in. Iran, meanwhile, launched missiles at Jordan, in its first attack in the region since the pause in fighting with the US began.

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.