US, Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Groups In Iraq
US and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq following a brief pause in hostilities. Meanwhile, President Trump met with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict and nuclear non-proliferation.
Why it matters
The escalation in the Middle East and the involvement of major global powers significantly impacts international oil prices and regional stability.
US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, following a short pause in Iran war hostilities.The combined air operation came as President Donald Trump met with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for their first in-person talks since the Middle East war began in late February.Crude oil prices leapt more than four per cent as the fresh Middle East flare-up revived fears over global supplies usually shipped through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.Retaliatory strikes by US and Saudi fighter planes hit logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to "Iran-aligned terrorists", the US military said.Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said the "terrorist militias loyal to Iran" were linked to attacks on the kingdom's oil facilities.A days-long pause in hostilities ended late Tuesday, when US forces reported intercepting missiles launched by Iran at American bases in the Gulf.Full ControlWashington…
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