InternationalWednesday, 29 July 2026·The Hindu - International
U.S.-Saudi strikes in eastern Iraq: Iran-backed militias, IRGC and drone attacks
On July 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command said American and Saudi aircraft struck logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after more than 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in 72 hours.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command said American and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after more than 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the previous 72 hours.
Key specifics
- The strikes targeted sites in eastern Iraq used by Iran-backed militias.
- U.S. Central Command said the response followed over 30 drone attacks in 72 hours.
- The statement referred to the IRGC, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
- Saudi Arabia said on July 28, 2026, that it shot down drones for a second day.
- The drones were aimed at petroleum facilities in Saudi Arabia’s eastern region.
Exam lens
Question type: International relations and West Asia security, organisation-place-date. TNPSC one-liner: U.S. and Saudi forces struck eastern Iraq on July 28, 2026, after IRGC-linked drone attacks crossed 30 in 72 hours.