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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States

Escalating Military Strikes Between U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Iran

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets following an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. Simultaneously, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, resulting in significant casualties and a sharp increase in global oil prices.

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Why It Matters

The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East has disrupted global energy supplies, causing oil prices to rise by 7.3% to $88.09 per barrel, and increased the risk of a broader regional conflict.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military conducted a wave of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard command centers, missile facilities, and drone sites.
  • U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
  • Brent crude oil prices rose 7.3% to $88.09 per barrel due to the conflict.
  • Five Iranian missiles were intercepted and destroyed at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
  • Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta.
  • The Popular Mobilization Forces reported 32 fighters wounded in addition to the 20 killed.
  • Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq oil-processing facility sustained damage from drone attacks.
  • Iran rejected a proposal from Oman to jointly manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi postponed a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia indefinitely.
  • The Iraqi government officially decried the U.S.-Saudi strikes on its territory.

Who's Mentioned

personJD Vance“U.S. Vice President who met with the Saudi Defense Minister.”organizationPopular Mobilization Forces“Coalition of Shiite militias in Iraq targeted by U.S.-Saudi strikes.”organizationSaudi Aramco“Saudi oil company with facilities damaged by drone strikes.”organizationRevolutionary Guard Corps“Iranian military branch targeted by U.S. strikes.”personKhalid bin Salman“Saudi Defense Minister who met with U.S. leadership.”personAli al-Zaidi“Iraqi Prime Minister who postponed a visit to Saudi Arabia.”personKazem Gharibabadi“Iran's deputy foreign minister.”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who vowed to respond to attacks on U.S. bases.”