US-Saudi military operations against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq
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US-Militär greift mit Saudi-Arabien Ziele im Irak an
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US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed targets in Iraq: CENTCOM
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Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen.
According to a report from the Institute for the Study of War dated July 25, Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen. These actions were intended to weaken the movement's pressure on the kingdom.
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The war began.
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Iran-aligned groups in Iraq carried out more than 600 attempted attacks on US citizens and facilities.
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The PMF were likely created by Iran during the Daesh offensive.
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition of predominantly Shia and Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, are part of the country's state security system. While Washington believes Iran maintains strong influence within the group, they have a long-standing presence in the region.
The PMF were likely created by Iran in June 2014 during the Daesh offensive.