WASHINGTON, United States: United States and Saudi Arabian forces attacked Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 following a brief pause in hostilities. Okay News reports that the United States military said retaliatory strikes by United States and Saudi Arabian fighter planes hit logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to “Iran-aligned terrorists”. The Ministry of Defense in Saudi Arabia said the “terrorist militias loyal to Iran” were linked to attacks on the kingdom’s oil facilities. The air operation occurred as United States President Donald Trump met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for closed-door talks on Tuesday. A pause in fighting ended late Tuesday when United States forces reported intercepting missiles launched by Iran at American bases in the Gulf.