Middle East war: Multiple dead in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Iran targets Hormuz ships
The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq following drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Tensions have spiked as Iran denies involvement and reports of casualties among the Popular Mobilisation Forces emerge.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional stability and global oil supply chains, given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
The war in the Middle East escalated once again after couple of days of fragile peace as the United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and fired missiles at US military installations.Washington said the strikes targeted logistics and weapons sites used by Iran-backed militias to launch more than 30 drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities over the past 72 hours.
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