US and Saudi Arabia escalate Middle East conflict against Iranian-backed forces
The US-led conflict with Iran is escalating across the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and reportedly planning an offensive against Houthi forces in Yemen. The expanding war risks disrupting global energy supplies and triggering a recession.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 09:30 UTC
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