Saudi Arabia Launches Joint Strikes with U.S. to Counter Iranian Proxy Threats from Iraq and Yemen

Saudi Arabia has entered the conflict against Iran by launching joint airstrikes with the United States against Iranian proxy militias in Iraq. This move follows a period of pressure from the Houthis in Yemen and Iraqi militias, which have targeted Saudi infrastructure and maritime shipping. While the Kingdom seeks to protect its vital oil interests and the

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