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US, Saudi Strikes Kill 20 Iranian Advisers, Deplete Interceptors

7/31/2026

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U.S.-Saudi Strike

U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iraqi sites linked to Houthi attacks, killing at least 20 Iranian advisers.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to address Iran’s proxy activity.
Houthis said they attacked Saudi oil facilities from Iraqi territory under IRGC supervision.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Donald Trump three options—nuclear-material removal, a blockade with pressure, or supply-route strikes.

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US alerts shortage

U.S. analysts say combat has exhausted Patriot/THAAD interceptors, raising risk to troops, which the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) links to the calculus of U.S. involvement.
Gen. Dan Caine warned President Donald Trump that the depleted interceptor stockpile could limit strikes on Iran.
A U.S. official said administration is not pursuing talks with Tehran, while Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed Tehran has not requested negotiations for two weeks.

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U.S.-Saudi Strike

U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iraqi sites linked to Houthi attacks, killing at least 20 Iranian advisers.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to address Iran’s proxy activity.
Houthis said they attacked Saudi oil facilities from Iraqi territory under IRGC supervision.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Donald Trump three options—nuclear-material removal, a blockade with pressure, or supply-route strikes.

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