Trump confirms US-Saudi strikes in Iraq as Baghdad calls them a 'blatant violation'

President Trump confirmed on Fox News that the US and Saudi Arabia coordinated airstrikes against Iran-backed Iraqi militias with the Iraqi government's knowledge. Iraq nonetheless condemned the operation as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty, and its prime minister cancelled a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Analysts say Trump now faces two options: wait or massively escalate.