US and Saudi military forces launched precision strikes in eastern Iraq following a series of drone attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure.
Key facts
- •The strikes occurred on July 28 in eastern Iraq.
- •US and Saudi fighter aircraft participated in the operation.
- •The action followed over 30 drone attacks reported within a 72-hour window.
- •Saudi air defenses intercepted drones targeting the Kingdom's oil facilities.
- •Iran has denied any involvement in the attacks.
US Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq on July 28. The operation targeted logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq in response to more than 30 drone attacks directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over a 72-hour period.
Context of the military operation
According to CENTCOM, the strikes were a response to IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks that targeted US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. Saudi Defense Ministry Spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated that Saudi air defenses had intercepted several unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iraq that were aimed at the Kingdom's oil facilities.
Iranian response
Iran has denied involvement in the attacks on Saudi Arabia. Iran’s IRIB state broadcaster reported, citing a military source, that the country was not responsible for the drone launches originating from territories outside its borders.
Timeline
- July 25-28Over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks were launched.
- July 28US and Saudi forces conducted precision strikes in eastern Iraq.
- July 29CENTCOM reported the military action.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
