Multiple people were killed and wounded in US-Saudi strikes targeting Iran-backed militants in Iraq, according to a coalition of pro-Iran former paramilitaries. The United States and Saudi Arabia confirmed carrying out the strikes in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
Incident Details
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as Hashed al-Shaabi in Arabic, stated that the strikes resulted in the deaths of several personnel, injuries to others, and material damage to buildings and properties.
US-Saudi Response
The US and Saudi Arabia have acknowledged conducting the strikes, citing them as a response to previous attacks on their interests. The coalition did not provide specific numbers of casualties or further details on the targeted locations.
Background Context
The PMF, formed in 2014 to combat ISIS, includes various Shiite militias, some of which are supported by Iran. The group has been involved in several conflicts within Iraq and has occasionally clashed with US-led coalition forces.






























