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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Launch Military Strikes Following Attacks on U.S. Forces

The United States and Saudi Arabia have launched joint military strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq following a series of attacks on U.S. forces and regional infrastructure. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled as both nations report a lack of strategy for resuming negotiations.

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Why It Matters

The escalation of military conflict in the Middle East is impacting global energy prices and depleting U.S. military missile interceptor stockpiles ahead of the November midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes against logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.
  • Iran fired ballistic missiles at the U.S.-used Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which were intercepted.
  • Drone attacks caused fires on two natural gas vessels at a port in Egypt.
  • The U.S. military is experiencing a depletion of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptor stockpiles.
  • Diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have been stalled for over two weeks.
  • An interim ceasefire proposal signed in mid-June has collapsed.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to global energy shipments.
  • The U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018.

Who's Mentioned

personAli Vaez“Iran project director at the International Crisis Group”organizationCenter for Strategic and International Studies“Washington think tank that analyzed missile interceptor stockpiles”locationMuwaffaq Salti Air Base“U.S. military hub in Jordan targeted by ballistic missiles”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Prime Minister of Israel”personDan Caine“Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”