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Saudi Arabia Acknowledges Joint Strikes in Iraq as Iran Missile Attack Is Intercepted

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  • Saudi Arabia acknowledged participating in U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq, its Defence Ministry said.
  • U.S. Central Command said all Iranian ballistic missiles launched at American forces in the Middle East were intercepted on Tuesday.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held 90-minute talks that the White House described as positive and productive.

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Saudi Arabia confirmed it took part in U.S. strikes on Iran-backed Iraqi militants, saying the action followed drone attacks aimed at oil facilities in Sharqiya and Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia acknowledged joint strikes with the United States against militia sites in Iraq after U.S. Central Command reported intercepting an Iranian missile barrage.

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