Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militia

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Saudi Arabia has joined the US in conducting strikes against an Iran-backed militia in Iraq. The strikes were described as a response to attacks directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against US forces. The Popular Mobilisation Forces reported that at least 10 of its members were killed in the strikes. Tensions have escalated following Iran's attempted surprise attack on American forces in the region.