US Central Command conducted strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq after a surge in drone attacks.
Key facts
- •Centcom conducted precision strikes alongside the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces.
- •The operation targeted logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq.
- •The strikes followed more than 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks within a 72-hour period.
- •Centcom warned that further military responses will occur if attacks do not stop.
- •Iranian state media denied claims that Tehran is involved in projectile attacks against Saudi Arabia.
The US Central Command (Centcom) announced it carried out precision strikes against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. Centcom stated the action serves as a response to more than 30 aerial drone attacks directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over the previous 72 hours.
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Military warning issued
Centcom issued a formal warning to the IRGC and its regional proxies, stating that they must cease all attacks to prevent further US military intervention. The strikes specifically targeted logistics and weapons sites located throughout eastern Iraq.
Iranian response
Iranian state media cited a military source that denied allegations of Tehran's involvement in firing projectiles from other countries at targets within Saudi Arabia.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Middle East Eye.
