Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militia
US Central Command says an Iran-backed proxy group launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure. Saudi Arabia responded by joining the United States in carrying out strikes against the group.
US Central Command said an Iran-backed proxy group in the region had carried out attacks against both US military bases and Saudi Arabian energy facilities. According to the statement, the attacks were designed to directly target regional oil infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia responded by joining US forces in carrying out joint air operations against the group, a move seen as further evidence of Riyadh's deepening military coordination with Washington amid the region's ongoing conflicts.
The Iran-backed group described its attacks as a response to what it called rising escalation, while other armed groups in the region condemned the joint US-Saudi operation. Analysts say the joint strikes could signal a broader reshaping of regional alliances.
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