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The US and Saudi Arabia have launched air strikes on Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq. According to the US Army, preparations were being made from these bases to attack American soldiers and Saudi Arabia’s energy targets.
Hours after the attacks, Iran fired several ballistic missiles in retaliation. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that these missiles were fired towards the US military base in Jordan, but all were intercepted en route.
Saudi Arabia shot down several drones heading towards oil fields in its eastern province. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency also reported an explosion near a tanker.
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5 big updates of the last 24 hours…
1. Trump-Netanyahu meeting, agreement reached on Iran: After the meeting held at the White House, Netanyahu described it as one of his best meetings. He said that both the leaders agreed that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
2. Zelensky discussed air defense and war with Trump: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Trump to discuss the Patriot air defense system, defense cooperation and intensifying diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
3. Oman’s new formula on the Strait of Hormuz: Amidst the Iran-US tension, Oman has proposed that the control of the Strait of Hormuz should not be with Iran alone but in partnership with all the countries in the region. This proposal has also received the support of many Gulf countries.
4. Crude oil becomes cheaper due to news of US-Iran talks: Crude oil prices fell in the international market as the possibility of talks between the two countries increased. Both Brent and WTI crude were seen trading at lower levels in the last several days.
5. Drone attacks increase in Middle East, alert in many countries: In the last two days, several incidents of drone attacks have been reported in Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for some attacks, while in many cases the attackers have not yet been identified.
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IRGC claims- fired ballistic missiles at American airbase in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it has fired several ballistic missiles at a US airbase and Central Command (CENTCOM) center in Jordan.
The IRGC said that the attack was carried out in response to the US’s ongoing military action against Iran. The organization warned that as long as attacks and threats against Iran continue, its retaliatory measures will also continue.
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US and Saudi Army attack Iranian targets in Iraq
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that US and Saudi Arabian forces have conducted joint precision strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These groups had carried out attacks on US forces and Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure on the instructions of the IRGC.
CENTCOM said in the statement that US and Saudi Arabian warplanes targeted several terrorist logistics and weapons bases in eastern Iraq. According to him, this action was taken in response to more than 30 drone attacks carried out on the instructions of the IRGC in the last 72 hours.
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