US-Iran war LIVE: US and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq

Live UpdatesUS-Iran war LIVE: TUS military says it conducted joint strikes with Saudi Arabia in Iraq against Iran-aligned militant groups directed by the IRGC to target US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. CENTCOM says the attacks on US forces were unsuccessful.US-Iran war LIVE: US conducts joint strikes with Saudi Arabia in Iraq against Iran-aligned militant groups(Reuters)US-Iran war LIVE: US military says it conducted joint strikes with Saudi Arabia in Iraq against Iran-aligned militant groups directed by the IRGC to target US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. CENTCOM says the attacks on US forces were unsuccessful.US intercepts Iranian missilesThe US military said it intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles launched at American forces in the Middle East, hours after carrying out precision strikes in Iraq against Iran-aligned groups it said were planning attacks on US troops and Saudi energy infrastructure. US Central Command said all the missiles were successfully intercepted and American forces remain "vigilant". Axios, citing a US official, reported the missiles were aimed at a US base in Jordan.Oman pushes Hormuz proposal, US rejects tollsDiplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz continued as Oman presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the strategic waterway, including a voluntary contribution system for ships using the route, Reuters reported. However, a U.S. official rejected any arrangement involving tolls or transit fees, insisting the Strait is an international waterway that must remain open and free of Iranian restrictions.Saudi downs drones; Houthis claim Red Sea attackRegional tensions widened after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq. Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their newly declared maritime blockade. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that a tanker heard an explosion while transiting the southern Red Sea, though no casualties or damage were reported.Trump warns of more strikes as Iran rules out fresh talksUS President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were progressing but warned Washington was prepared to resume military strikes if diplomacy failed. Iran, however, denied seeking fresh negotiations with the United States and accused Washington of violating last month's framework agreement. The conflict, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, continues to fuel instability across the region, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key flashpoint.Follow updates here:29 Jul 2026, 06:22:29 AM ISTUS-Iran war LIVE: Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red SeaYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, claiming the vessel violated their recently announced maritime blockade. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency says a tanker reported hearing an explosion in the southern Red Sea, though no casualties or damage were reported.29 Jul 2026, 06:22:29 AM ISTUS-Iran war LIVE: US rejects any tolls for ships transiting Strait of HormuzA US official says any coordination deal on the Strait of Hormuz will not include tolls or transit fees, rejecting Iran's proposal to charge ships using the strategic waterway. Washington maintains the Strait is an international waterway and should remain open without restrictions or mandatory payments.29 Jul 2026, 06:22:29 AM ISTUS-Iran war LIVE: Oman proposes voluntary fee system for Strait of HormuzOman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary contributions from ships using the strategic waterway, Reuters reports. The proposal aims to restore shipping disrupted by the US-Iran conflict, though discussions remain ongoing.29 Jul 202