Tensions escalate as militias demand action against Saudi Arabia, with IRGC coordination suspected and Saudi Arabia blaming Iraq for attacks on its kingdom.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
Tensions escalate as militias demand action against Saudi Arabia, with IRGC coordination suspected and Saudi Arabia blaming Iraq for attacks on its kingdom.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Al-Kaabi leads Iraqi militia and rejects diplomacy amid Saudi Arabia's accusations of attacking Iraq.Sub-event
- US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes on Iraqi positions, which are inhabited by the Badr Organization, an Iraqi anti-terror fighter group.Sub-event
Attacks on Saudi Arabia are suspected to be coordinated from Iraq, involving IRGC links and Houthi ties.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
Related events
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- Saudi Arabia sought covert support from Damascus regarding the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis in Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia participated in attacks against Iran, while the IRGC faces funding scrutiny and regional proxies face international pressure.
- Saudi Arabia defends against Iranian-backed groups while Trump promises military action against Iran.