Iraq has denied having any prior knowledge of the recent US-Saudi strikes on its territory that killed at least 20 members of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), rejecting suggestions that Baghdad had authorised the operation.&nbsp;According to Al Jazeera, citing Iraq’s state news agency, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has postponed a planned visit to Saudi Arabia following the attacks. Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said Baghdad “has not granted any approval for attacks on specific sites or groups within Iraqi territory” and stressed that “the government had no prior knowledge of the attacks on Iraqi territory”.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-needs-to-be-a-declaration-of-war-trump-wins-senate-vote-but-cassidy-draws-red-line-on-iran-1785438584931">'There needs to be a declaration of war': Trump wins Senate vote, but Cassidy draws red line on Iran</a>&nbsp;The remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed the strikes had been coordinated with the Iraqi government. Baghdad, however, publicly condemned the attacks on Wednesday and has now directly contradicted Trump’s assertion. Iraq has also sought evidence from Saudi Arabia over allegations that Iran-backed armed groups operating inside Iraqi territory launched drone attacks against the kingdom.&nbsp;According to the Saudi defence ministry, drones launched from Iraq targeted critical infrastructure and the capital Riyadh on Monday and Tuesday. However, Iraqi Prime Minister’s spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said no proof had been presented to support those claims. “No party has provided any evidence to substantiate these claims so far,” al-Numan told the Iraqi News Agency, as quoted by CNN.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-seeks-global-coalition-to-shield-red-sea-shipping-from-houthi-attacks-1785364381260">Saudi Arabia seeks global coalition to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks</a>&nbsp;He added that Iraq would neither allow armed groups to carry out unilateral attacks from its territory nor accept violations of its sovereignty by external actors. “The government will not tolerate any unilateral actions originating from within Iraq, while at the same time it will not accept any violation coming from outside its borders,” al-Numan said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iraq denied authorising or having prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces within its territory, rejecting President Trump's claim of coordination and condemning the sovereignty violation.

Iraq has denied having any prior knowledge of the recent US-Saudi strikes on its territory that killed at least 20 members of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), rejecting suggestions that Baghdad had authorised the operation. According to Al Jazeera, citing Iraq’s state news agency, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has postponed a planned visit to Saudi Arabia following the attacks. Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said Baghdad “has not granted any approval for attacks on specific sites or groups within Iraqi territory” and stressed that “the government had no prior knowledge of the attacks on Iraqi territory”. Also read: 'There needs to be a declaration of war': Trump wins Senate vote, but Cassidy draws red line on Iran The remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed the strikes had been coordinated with the Iraqi government. Baghdad, however, publicly condemned the attacks on Wednesday and has now directly contradicted Trump’s assertion. Iraq has also sought evidence from Saudi Arabia over allegations that Iran-backed armed groups operating inside Iraqi territory launched drone attacks against the kingdom. According to the Saudi defence ministry, drones launched from Iraq targeted critical infrastructure and the capital Riyadh on Monday and Tuesday. However, Iraqi Prime Minister’s spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said no proof had been presented to support those claims. “No party has provided any evidence to substantiate these claims so far,” al-Numan told the Iraqi News Agency, as quoted by CNN. Also read: Saudi Arabia seeks global coalition to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks He added that Iraq would neither allow armed groups to carry out unilateral attacks from its territory nor accept violations of its sovereignty by external actors. “The government will not tolerate any unilateral actions originating from within Iraq, while at the same time it will not accept any violation coming from outside its borders,” al-Numan said.

Iraq denied authorising or having prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces within its territory, rejecting President Trump's claim of coordination and condemning the sovereignty violation.

'No approval, no prior knowledge': Iraq rejects coordination claim after US-Saudi bombing

The war in West Asia is entering a dangerous new phase as the conflict spreads beyond Iran and Israel, drawing more countries into the escalating crisis. Egypt has reported a drone attack near its strategic Mediterranean port of Damietta, while the United States and Saudi Arabia have jointly launched airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in eastern Iraq. The latest developments come after Washington resumed military strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with fresh attacks across the region.

According to reports, Jordan intercepted missiles fired from Iran, while Kuwait reported that an Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company, resulting in casualties. Meanwhile, Egypt's Damietta Port, a key energy and shipping hub, was targeted in a drone attack that damaged gas-related infrastructure, raising fresh concerns over the security of global energy supply routes.

West Asia War Expands as Egypt Hit, US-Saudi Strikes Iraq and Iran Launches Fresh Attacks

India's Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The bill was cleared amid heated exchanges and loud protests from the opposition. BJP leaders also launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorized police firing on student protesters.

Meanwhile, the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate as the United States and Saudi Arabia say they carried out strikes on an Iraqi militant alliance in response to recent attacks. In Japan, a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives, with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is determined to return to Bangladesh by December despite security concerns. Europe is also battling devastating wildfires, with thousands evacuated in Spain while French firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex surging nearly 900 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250, adding nearly ₹4 lakh crore to investor wealth despite rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.

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The conflict in West Asia has intensified after joint US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq reportedly killed at least 20 members of a former paramilitary alliance linked to pro-Iran groups. The strikes came as Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting US military positions, while the US military claimed all incoming missiles were successfully intercepted.

Meanwhile, Iran says it struck oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and has proposed a temporary maritime arrangement with Oman to manage shipping routes through the strategic waterway. Saudi Arabia also reported intercepting drones targeting key oil facilities, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea.

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'No approval, no prior knowledge': Iraq rejects coordination claim after US-Saudi bombing

West Asia War Expands as Egypt Hit, US-Saudi Strikes Iraq and Iran Launches Fresh Attacks

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US-Saudi Strikes Kill 20 in Iraq | Iran Fires Missiles, Targets Oil Tankers | Hormuz Crisis Deepens