Iran condemns US-Saudi attacks in Iraq after CENTCOM attacks IRGC-linked sites: ‘Criminal, inhumane, provocative’ | Today’s news
Iran strongly condemned the joint US-Saudi attacks on Iraq on Wednesday (29 July), accusing Washington and its regional allies of violating Iraqi sovereignty and holding them responsible for the consequences of what it called “criminal, inhuman and provocative actions”.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the attacks targeted areas in Iraq, including facilities and sites belonging to official Iraqi institutions, as well as processions and stations associated with the Arbaeen pilgrims.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the aggressive attacks by the US and Saudi Arabia on some areas in Iraq, including facilities and places belonging to official Iraqi institutions, as well as processions and stations of Arbaeen pilgrims,” the ministry said.
Iran says the strikes violate international law and the UN Charter
Tehran claimed that the attacks constituted a direct attack on Iraq’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling them a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
“These attacks are a clear attack on the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and a gross violation of Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN Charter and fundamental rules of international law,” the statement added.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry also accused the United States and Israel of trying to spread the conflict across West Asia, while reaffirming its support for the Iraqi government and people.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while condoling the martyrdom of a group of honorable Iraqi people during these aggressive attacks, emphasizes the full support and solidarity of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the government and people of Iraq,” it said.
CENTCOM says the attacks targeted militant infrastructure linked to Iran
Then came the condemnation US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that Saudi Arabian armed forces and CENTCOM jointly carried out precision strikes on militant sites in Iraq linked to Iran..
According to CENTCOM, the July 28 operation targeted logistics centers and weapons facilities used by Iran-backed groups allegedly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attack US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.
“US and Saudi fighter jets struck several terrorist logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq in a strong response to more than 30 IRGC-directed drone strikes over the past 72 hours,” CENTCOM said.
US, Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes on Iran-linked militant sites in Iraq
US Central Command (CENTCOM) and Saudi Arabian armed forces conducted joint precision airstrikes in eastern Iraq on July 28, targeting logistics and weapons facilities used by militant groups linked to Iran.
According to CENTCOM, the operation was launched in response to more than 30 drone strikes in the previous 72 hours, which it said were directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The US military said none of the drone strikes were successful.
CENTCOM also claimed that Iranian-backed militias attempted more than 600 attacks on US personnel and facilities in Iraq between February and April 2026.
“The IRGC and their terrorist proxies must end these attacks to avoid further US military response,” CENTCOM said in a statement.
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PMF says 20 members killed, 32 injured
According to Iran’s state media IRIB, the death toll from the airstrikes rose to 20 and 32 others were injured.
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an Iran-backed paramilitary group operating in Iraq, said the attacks hit several of its official headquarters in several Iraqi provinces.
“According to initial statistics, at least 20 of our forces were martyred and 32 others were injured in joint US-Saudi attacks that targeted several official headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces in various Iraqi provinces,” the PMF said in a statement issued by IRIB.
The latest exchange marks a further escalation in tensions involving Iran-backed groups, the United States and its regional allies, raising fears of a possible wider conflict in West Asia.
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