The United States and Saudi Arabia conduct coordinated airstrikes that kill at least 20 militia fighters and six Iranian advisers, with US Central Command saying the operations target logistics and command hubs in eastern Iraq and near Baghdad.Iraq condemns the strikes as violations of sovereignty, reports civilian casualties and postpones diplomatic visits, while Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for related strikes on Saudi energy targets even as militias in Iraq deny some accusations.The offensive expands along multiple fronts from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab El Mandeb, disrupts shipping and pushes
Brent crude higher as Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman weighs deeper Saudi involvement against the risks to Vision 2030 and regional stability.