Precision strikes target groups planning attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities following IRGC ballistic missile launches.
The US Central Command conducted precision strikes in Iraq against Iran-backed groups accused of planning attacks on US forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. The operation follows Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching multiple ballistic missiles from Iran at 5:45 p.m. ET today.
Earlier reports indicated heightened tensions in the region, with prior warnings of potential retaliatory actions. The strikes mark a significant escalation amid ongoing geopolitical risks affecting energy markets and regional stability.
Markets may react to the increased risk of broader conflict, particularly in oil and defense sectors.