Washington, July 29: The United States and Saudi Arabian forces have conducted precise airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq. This action follows over 30 drone attacks targeting US troops and Saudi energy infrastructure. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) provided this information.
According to CENTCOM, US and Saudi fighter jets targeted several logistics and weapon facilities associated with Iran-backed groups. This operation was a response to airstrikes conducted under the direction of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) within the last 72 hours.
CENTCOM stated, “Unprovoked attacks against US forces have not been successful.” However, the command did not disclose which groups were targeted or the specific locations of the strikes in eastern Iraq. They only confirmed that the operations occurred in that region, without providing details on casualties or damage.
The Central Command noted that Iran-backed militias attempted over 600 attacks on US citizens and facilities between February and April 2026. CENTCOM emphasized that the IRGC and its terrorist affiliates must cease these attacks to avoid further US military responses.
These joint airstrikes come amid heightened military activities throughout the Middle East.
CENTCOM claimed that at 5:45 PM (Eastern Time), the IRGC launched several ballistic missiles aimed at US forces deployed in the region. The command reported, “All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. The US military remains vigilant and fully prepared.”
Details regarding the number of missiles fired, their interception locations, or the specific US bases targeted were not disclosed. Additionally, it remains unclear which defense systems were employed to intercept the missiles.
In another statement, CENTCOM mentioned that over 20 US Navy warships are deployed in the Middle East to support military missions. These missions include the strict enforcement of America’s “Steel Wall Blockade” against Iran.
CENTCOM also indicated that it rerouted 18 commercial vessels to enforce regulations, stopped two ships, and inspected two others. However, the command did not share the identities of these vessels, their owners, their cargo, or the maritime areas where these actions took place.
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