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US intercepts Iranian missile attacks; US, Saudi Arabia strike militants in Iraq
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US intercepts Iranian missile attacks; US, Saudi Arabia strike militants in Iraq

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military reported intercepting new Iranian missile attacks targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.
  • In response, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes against Iran-aligned militants in Iraq, who were allegedly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard to attack U.S. and Saudi infrastructure.
  • The U.S. had previously paused its own attacks on Iran to allow for ongoing negotiations, but tensions remain high following these latest exchanges.

The United States announced it has intercepted new Iranian missile attacks aimed at U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East, marking a significant escalation after a brief period of de-escalation. The U.S. military's regional command, CENTCOM, confirmed that all Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, though the specific target was not disclosed. However, reports suggest the missiles were directed towards a U.S. base in Jordan.

All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted.

— CENTCOMStatement confirming the interception of Iranian missiles.

Following these Iranian actions, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes against what they described as "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq. CENTCOM stated that these militants, directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, had carried out over two dozen drone attacks in recent days. The joint operation aimed to disrupt these groups and prevent further attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

The Revolutionary Guards and their terrorist proxies must cease these attacks to avoid further military responses from the USA.

— CENTCOMA warning issued to Iran and its allied militias.

This exchange occurs amidst ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which President Donald Trump had previously sought to facilitate by temporarily halting U.S. strikes against Iran. The U.S. military had conducted attacks for nearly two weeks prior to this pause. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense confirmed its participation in the strikes, framing them as self-defense against Iranian-linked militias launching drone attacks from Iraq.

The Kingdom emphasizes that further escalation is not desired, but any aggression will be met.

— Saudi Arabian Ministry of DefenseStatement regarding Saudi Arabia's stance on the ongoing conflict.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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