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world1 hour ago•4 min saved

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S.-led strikes hit Iraqi militias

Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, while the U.S. said it and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militias’ sites in eastern Iraq after a barrage against American forces. Iran’s IRGC claimed strikes on a Jordan-based base and CENTCOM headquarters, and the Iraqi PMF said overnight strikes killed about 20 fighters and wounded 32. The flare-up comes as Washington warns of further action and Saudi officials emphasize they do not seek escalation but will respond to aggression.

via MS NOW|

#iran #iraq #jordan

world6 hours ago•5 min saved

Regional tensions spike as US-Saudi strikes hit Iraqi militias, signaling a new phase

US-Saudi airstrikes against Iran-backed PMF bases in Iraq kill at least 20 and push the region into uncharted, more unpredictable territory, as Tehran’s proxies respond and Iran fires missiles at US sites in Jordan. A drone strike near Egypt’s Damietta raises spillover concerns, while Baghdad condemns the strikes as a violation of sovereignty and analysts warn the broader conflict could widen with unclear responses from regional powers.

via The Guardian|

#iran #iraq #middle-east-tension

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: U.S. Drone Strike Targets Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Iraq"

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed groups, has been involved in a series of attacks on US bases, leading to a tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran-backed groups in the region. The IRI operates within the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq and Syria, and its attacks have resulted in casualties among US military personnel. The US and Iran are engaged in a battle for influence in Iraq, with the PMF aligned with Iran and demanding the US-led coalition's withdrawal from the region. Despite US-led assassinations targeting PMF commanders, the IRI's actions have not been deterred, leading to a strategic challenge for the US in dealing with the Iran-backed groups.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #iran #iraq