Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq? Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against

Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq? Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, the operation raises questions about whether the kingdom is abandoning its cautious approach towards Tehran – or simply sending a warning.