Saudi Arabia Joins US Strike on Iran-Backed Militias
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Saudi Arabia openly participated in a US attack on Iran-backed militias in Iraq late Tuesday, surprising many. The move marks a shift for Riyadh, which had been eager to stay out of the conflict. However, when Iran began using Iraq as a launchpad for attacks on Saudi oil fields, the kingdom could no longer avoid responding.