strikeJul 29, 2026

Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets, shattering days-long lull in fighting

Summary

Iran attacked American forces in the Middle East overnight, prompting Saudi Arabia and the United States to retaliate against a Tehran-backed militia in Iraq and shattering a period of relative calm raising the risk of a further escalation of the conflict.

Source: Chantal Da Silva — Read the full report

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Chantal Da SilvaBy Chantal Da Silva
Iran attacked American forces in the Middle East overnight, prompting Saudi Arabia and the United States to retaliate against a Tehran-backed militia in Iraq and shattering a period of relative calm raising the risk of a further escalation of the conflict. Iran had suspended its …

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