The U.S. also said it worked with Saudi Arabia to fire on Iran-backed militias in Iraq that have targeted the kingdom in recent days. Jordan intercepts missiles and U.S. strikes militias in IraqThe Jordanian military said five missiles had been “intercepted and destroyed.” In announcing the strikes against militias in Iraq, the U.S. warned that further attacks on American troops or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure risked additional action. Saudi Arabia and U.S. strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq“U.S. The Iraqi military said the country is committed to “preventing Iraqi territory from being used as a route or launching point for any attack targeting brotherly or friendly countries.”