Iraqi armed groups have condemned strikes described by Saudi Arabia as targeted attacks conducted in coordination with the US military, calling the action a 'dangerous escalation'.
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia and the US carried out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, according to Al Jazeera.
- Riyadh said the targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.
- Iraqi armed groups condemned the strikes as a 'dangerous escalation'.
- The reports were published on July 29, 2026.
Iraqi armed groups have condemned recent strikes as a ‘dangerous escalation’, according to reporting by Al Jazeera. The condemnation followed attacks that Saudi Arabia said were carried out against Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
Riyadh stated that its targeted attacks were conducted in coordination with the US military, according to Al Jazeera. The framing of the strikes as coordinated between Saudi and American forces points to a joint approach against the groups involved.
The description of the action as ‘targeted attacks’ by Saudi Arabia contrasts sharply with the language used by the Iraqi armed groups, who characterised the strikes as a dangerous escalation. This difference in framing underscores the tensions surrounding the events.
At this stage, the available reporting focuses on the fact of the strikes, Saudi Arabia’s statement of coordination with the US, and the condemnation from Iraqi armed groups. Further details on the specific locations, timing and any casualties were not provided in the sources reviewed.
The reports were published on July 29, 2026, by Al Jazeera. Additional information from official sources on both sides may emerge as the situation develops.
Why it matters
Coordinated US-Saudi strikes against Iran-backed groups inside Iraq risk widening regional tensions and drawing in multiple parties. How Iraqi armed groups respond to what they call a dangerous escalation could shape stability across an already volatile region.
Frequently asked questions
Who carried out the strikes in Iraq?
According to Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia carried out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, and Riyadh said the targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.
How did Iraqi armed groups respond?
Iraqi armed groups condemned the strikes as a 'dangerous escalation', according to Al Jazeera.
Did Saudi Arabia act alone?
No. Riyadh said its targeted attacks were carried out in coordination with the US military, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Iraqi armed groups condemn “dangerous escalation” after US-Saudi strikes
Al Jazeera: Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.
- Iraqi armed groups condemn ‘dangerous escalation’ after US-Saudi strikes
Al Jazeera: Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.