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Saudi air force conducted strikes in Iraq during Iran War.
Saudi Arabia secretly carried out airstrikes against Iran‑aligned militias in Iraq during the Iran war, targeting sites used to launch drone and missile attacks on Gulf states. Kuwait also saw rocket fire launched from its territory into Iraq, though it remains unclear whether Kuwaiti or U.S. forces were responsible. These strikes reflected growing Gulf frustration with Iran‑backed groups in Iraq, whose cross‑border attacks intensified despite diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions. Iraqi militias continued surveillance and preparations for further attacks, underscoring how the conflict strained already fragile Gulf–Iraq relations.
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