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Iran Missiles Intercepted; US-Saudi Strikes Hit Iraq, 624 Wounded

7/29/2026

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Iran launched missiles at American forces at 17:45 EDT Tuesday, which US Central Command reported were intercepted.
U.S. and Saudi forces struck terrorist targets in eastern Iraq, citing over 30 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) drone attacks.
Saudi troops intercepted and destroyed drones targeting eastern petroleum facilities, which Major General Turki al-Maliki blamed militias.
Pentagon data show 624 U.S. service members wounded since February, including 417 from Operation Epic Fury.

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Iran launched missiles at American forces at 17:45 EDT Tuesday, which US Central Command reported were intercepted.
U.S. and Saudi forces struck terrorist targets in eastern Iraq, citing over 30 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) drone attacks.
Saudi troops intercepted and destroyed drones targeting eastern petroleum facilities, which Major General Turki al-Maliki blamed militias.
Pentagon data show 624 U.S. service members wounded since February, including 417 from Operation Epic Fury.