00:00The Saudi Arabian Army launched airstrikes against Shiite-backed militias
00:05by Iran in Iraq, according to an announcement by the United States Central Command, CENTCOM, in its
00:10Facebook page.
00:12This is the first time Riyadh has openly gone to war with Tehran.
00:17According to CENTCOM, the United States and Saudi Arabia launched precision strikes against militias
00:23Shiites in Iraq in response to attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
00:28Iran's attacks on US military targets in the Middle East and against infrastructure
00:33Saudi energy.
00:35The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes against Shiite militias in the east
00:40from Iraq directed against logistical and military installations.
00:44Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the US military attack
00:50and Saudi Arabia against Iraq.
00:52Tehran believes that Washington is trying to expand the war in the Middle East.
00:56A new escalation of the military conflict between the United States and Iran began on July 7.
01:02when the Iranian army fired on three oil tankers attempting to cross the strait
01:08from Hormuz without authorization from Tehran.
01:10In response, the United States launched massive attacks against Iranian military facilities.
01:17The war in Iran has taken a significant turn, even as the Memorandum of
01:22Negotiations to halt the fighting are still underway.
01:26Saudi Arabia claimed that its nighttime attacks against targets of Iranian-backed groups
01:31In Iraq, the actions were carried out in self-defense, and he warned that they would take further military measures.
01:37if these groups launch new attacks against the kingdom.
01:41In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the attacks, carried out by the Forces
01:47Saudi navies, in coordination with the United States Central Command, aimed
01:53Specific sites in Iraq linked to attacks on oil facilities
01:58of the kingdom.
01:59The ministry stated that the operation was carried out under the right to legitimate
02:04defense guaranteed by international law, pursuant to Article 51 of the Charter of the
02:10United Nations.
02:11He accused Iranian-backed groups in Iraq of adopting an "escalation approach"
02:16"Irresponsible," despite Saudi efforts to reduce regional tensions and preserve
02:22the security and stability of the region.
02:25The ministry added that these groups had violated international law and ignored
02:30the principles of good neighborliness and Islamic brotherhood.
02:34While reiterating that the kingdom is not seeking escalation, he warned that if new incidents occur, the kingdom will face consequences.
02:39In attacks, Saudi Arabia will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to preserve
02:45the sovereignty of the kingdom and to protect its citizens and property.
02:50In a separate statement, the Ministry of Defense indicated that the joint operation with the United States
02:55The United States launched a response to attacks originating from Iraqi territory against facilities
03:00Saudi oil companies.
03:01The Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched several attacks against Saudi Arabia this week, including
03:08Attacks against oil infrastructure in the eastern province, home to the main center
03:13energy of the kingdom.
03:15According to available information, some of the attacks were carried out from territory
03:19Iraqi, with the participation of groups linked to Iran and under the coordination of the body of
03:25the Islamic Revolutionary Guard.
03:27Tonight, reports were received from Yemen about a new attack against Saudi Arabia.
03:33However, the official statements from both sides differ.
03:38Riyadh accuses affiliated groups of launching missiles from Iraqi territory.
03:42The Houthis claim responsibility for the attacks.
03:46And Iraqi authorities have announced the opening of an investigation into the incident.
04:15Riyadh accuses affiliated groups of launching missiles from Iraqi territory.
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