Gulf fighting

Gulf fighting

Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) stand guard outside the Basra Operations Command headquarters, following airstrikes that the PMF said were carried out by U.S. and Saudi forces in Basra, Iraq, 29 July, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Major Gulf fighting resumes as US and Saudi strike Iran's allies in Iraq

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq and Iran's Hormuz stance escalate regional tensions, driving oil prices higher.