War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq

1m ago Saudi Arabia says strikes on Iran-backed paramilitary group in Iraq were self-defense Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday the joint strikes carried out alongside U.S. forces against Iran-backed groups in Iraq were lawful self-defense."These Iran-backed terrorist militias chose the path of irresponsible escalation, violating international law," the ministry said in a statement, adding that the strikes were carried out in response to previous attacks by the militia groups on Saudi Arabia. 26m ago U.S., Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed group in Iraq, at least 10 reportedly killed The U.S. and Saudi militaries launched airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, U.S. Central Command said, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces over the last few days.The U.S.-Saudi operation was aimed at "terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq," CENTCOM said in a statement posted to social media. The Saudi Ministry of Defense also confirmed that it "conducted precise and targeted strikes," citing its right to self-defense.The Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an umbrella group of Iraqi paramilitary forces backed by Iran, said in a...