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Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US-Saudi strike killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
Tensions have escalated in the Middle East, with Iran launching missile attacks on American forces. This comes as the US and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, resulting in casualties. The US-Saudi strike killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential for all-out war. Further details on the conflict are available from international news sources, including the Associated Press. The situation is being closely monitored, and more information may become available as the situation develops.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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