Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.US launched air raids against Iraqi militias; US-Saudi nuclear deal announced.1 source
- A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.Sub-event
- Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.Sub-event
- Amid heightened regional tensions, US attacks are targeting Iraqi provinces, leading to calls for condemnation of aggression and questioning of the US military presence.Sub-event
Airstrikes targeted Jordan, and the resulting assault caused oil prices to soar.1 source
Escalation includes joint strikes in Iraq, attacks on US assets, and concerns over Iran's nuclear program.1 source
US/Saudi airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks in Jordan/Iraq.1 source
Escalation of attacks targeting Iranian interests in Iraqi bases and US assets.1 source
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- SLB secured a large six-well drilling contract in Iraq on August 12, 2025.
The entities involved
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
Related events
- Donald Trump discussed political and security developments in the Middle East, including targeted attacks and escalation.
- Gulf Arab allies prepare for US strikes as Ansar Allah attacks Saudi infrastructure amid diplomatic talks.
- Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.
- Iranian missile and drone attacks in the region forced Donald Trump to publicly defend his foreign policy.
- Iranian strikes on US forces in Bahrain, involving the CIA, while Trump weighs escalation and Saudi Arabia fears attacks on energy facilities.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aawsat.com
- globalsecurity.org
- theconversation.com
- sanantoniopost.com
- middleeaststar.com
- sitkasentinel.com
- indiatimes.com
- nny360.com
- dailyadvertiser.com.au
- voiceofvienna.org
- israelnationalnews.com