US and Saudi fighter planes struck logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to "Iran-aligned terrorists," the US military said, with Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi alliance reporting at least 20 fighters killed, including five Iranian advisors and 32 wounded. Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said the strikes targeted "terrorist militias loyal to Iran" linked to attacks on the kingdom's oil facilities. The operation followed a missile attack by Iran on US forces in the Gulf, ending a brief pause in hostilities.
The escalation has reignited fears of disruption to global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with crude prices jumping more than 4%. It also came as President Trump hosted Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House for their first in-person talks since the Middle East war began in late February.
President Trump said the strikes were coordinated with the Iraqi government. Iraq condemned the action, saying it "rejects all acts of aggression." The Islamic Resistance in Iraq called retaliation "inevitable," but said it would wait until after next week's Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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