From the start of Operation Epic Fury, a major gulf has existed between Saudi Arabia’s public statements and reports of its private activity. An Iraqi pro-militia outlet said Saudi Arabia struck the headquarters of the 40th PMF Brigade, also known as Kataib al-Imam Ali. “And however much Saudi air forces struggled, Saudi ground forces labored even harder, trying and repeatedly failing to prevent or even counter Houthi ground excursions across the border.” The Saudi Defense Ministry partnered with the Pentagon’s Near East and South Asia Center for Strategic Studies to improve education and training for Saudi military personnel. US AND SAUDI ARABIA STRIKE IRANIAN PROXIES IN IRAQ, CENTCOM SAYSIt’s also one of the few countries to possess conventional ballistic missiles, the capability Iran has relied on.