United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. According to U.S. and Saudi officials, the strikes were launched in retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities allegedly originating from Iraq. Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces say at least 20 of their members were killed and 32 wounded in attacks on multiple bases. The operation marks the first major U.S. military action since President Donald Trump suspended the bombing campaign against Iran and the first publicly acknowledged joint combat operation between Washington and Riyadh in the current conflict.