After days of relative calm, the Middle East saw renewed fighting overnight. U.S. Central Command says it thwarted a "surprise attack" by Iran and joined Saudi Arabia in carrying out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report.
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq, CENTCOM stops Iran's "surprise attack"
After days of relative calm, the Middle East saw renewed fighting overnight. U.S. Central Command says it thwarted a "surprise attack" by Iran and joined Saudi Arabia in carrying out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Published July 29, 2026, 1:31 PM
Updated July 29, 2026, 1:38 PM2.9K
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