Saudi Arabia Joins US in Striking Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

Saudi Arabia said late Tuesday it intercepted drones launched by Tehran-backed militias in Iraq that were targeting its oil facilities for a second straight day.

The US and Saudi Arabia then jointly hit weapons and other sites belonging to “Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq, the American military said.

Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines the significance of Saudi Arabia's involvement in the strikes. (Source: Bloomberg)