The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said its and Saudi Arabian forces jointly struck “Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq, claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed those groups to attack US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. “US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq in a strong response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the last 72 hours,” CENTCOM said on X, noting that the attacks against US forces were unsuccessful.
NN: Another little notices escalation. The Saudis have now joined the fray!