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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

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

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have launched joint military strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq following a series of regional attacks, including an attempted missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled as both nations report a lack of a clear strategy for de-escalation. The ongoing hostilities have impacted global energy markets and raised concerns regarding the depletion of U.S. missile defense stockpiles.

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Why It Matters

The escalation of military conflict in the Middle East directly impacts global oil prices and the safety of U.S. military personnel, with potential long-term implications for regional stability and U.S. defense readiness ahead of the November midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted joint military 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 occurred at a port in Egypt, causing fires on two natural gas vessels.
  • The U.S. military is experiencing a depletion of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptor stockpiles due to recent fighting.
  • Diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are currently inactive, with no requests to restart talks in 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”