Saudi Jets Bomb Iran‑Backed Militias in Iraq

Saudi fighter jets struck Iran‑backed Shi’ite militia sites in Iraq near the northern border, targeting launch points for drone and missile attacks.
Retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, part of broader Gulf military responses after Feb 28 Israeli‑U.S. strikes on Iran.
The attacks contributed to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting one‑fifth of global oil and LNG flows and rattling markets.
One Western official noted some strikes coincided with the April 7 U.S.–Iran ceasefire, underscoring heightened regional tensions.