Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.
The Middle East is experiencing heightened tensions as recent strikes in Iraq and Egypt threaten to expand regional conflict. On Wednesday, a drone, reportedly launched from Iran, struck a US-owned gas tanker in Egypt, while US and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq. This marked the first public collaboration between Riyadh and Washington in such attacks. Iran also fired missiles at US troops in Jordan.
US forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8:00 p.m. ET today (0000 GMT),
US Central Command stated, describing them as a "powerful response" to attempted Iranian attacks. Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported 20 members killed in the US-Saudi strikes, prompting calls for de-escalation from Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Saudi Arabia's defense minister urged the US not to escalate further, warning of "major unknown risks."
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