The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out a series of joint air strikes across Iraq, targeting positions held by the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). According to the PMF, the strikes hit locations in seven provinces, including Baghdad, Basra, and Kirkuk, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 32 injuries. The PMF, a state-sanctioned umbrella organization primarily composed of Shia armed groups, stated that the casualty count may rise as assessments continue.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described the operations as "precision strikes" conducted in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. Officials stated the action was a response to previous attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi oil facilities. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has publicly supported the strikes, with Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi condemning the groups targeted as responsible for "terrorist attacks" that threaten regional security and Saudi sovereignty.

In response to the military action, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi has convened an urgent security meeting. While the U.S. and Saudi Arabia characterize the groups as "Iran-aligned" or "Iran-backed," the political and military implications of these strikes remain a point of significant tension within Iraq. Sources differ on the framing of the groups involved; while Western and regional bodies label them as threats to sovereignty, the PMF emphasizes its status as a state-sanctioned organization. There is currently no independent confirmation of the specific targets hit or the full extent of the damage beyond the reports provided by the PMF and military statements.