US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi forces launched precision strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing four Iranian Revolutionary Guards members. These actions followed drone attacks on Aramco’s Abqaiq facility, spiking energy prices and rattling crypto markets. Meanwhile, CENTCOM thwarted an Iranian surprise ballistic missile attack targeting U.S. forces in Jordan. President Donald Trump vowed a severe military response, stating the U.S. will hit Iran hard. These escalations follow the collapse of an interim agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz.