Iran-backed militants
Coverage of Iran-backed militants in the Nexus archive.
- US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq
US and Saudi Arabian forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq as retaliation for recent attacks, following a pause in hostilities. The action coincided with a meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, while crude oil prices rose due to concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Live: US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iraq, target Iran allies
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militants responsible for recent drone attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guards halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The actions follow multiple drone attacks by the militants.
- Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of U.S. trial tied to deadly drone strike
An Iranian-born engineer, Mahdi Sadeghi, was released on bail days before his trial on charges related to a 2024 drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. He faces conspiracy charges for allegedly procuring technology for Iran's military drones. A U.S. judge had previously denied his release due to flight risk concerns.