# Iran-backed Iraqi militias

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-27**: Regional officials report progress in US‑Iran talks — Two officials say mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have made progress toward resuming negotiations and a collapsed interim ceasefire. Ambassador Waltz confirms U.S. is allowing room for diplomacy.
- **2026-07-27**: Proxy drone attacks persist across the Middle East — Saudi Arabia intercepts drones from Iraqi militias; Houthis claim Saudi oil facility strikes; Jordan downs two drones; Kurdish dissident group in Iraq hit by two drone attacks. No casualties or damage reported.
- **2026-07-25**: Ukraine fires on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea — Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces strike at least one Iranian vessel, killing a sailor according to Iranian reports. Iran provides drone support to Russia in the Ukraine war, linking the two conflicts.
- **2026-07-24**: U.S. and Iran pause direct attacks — A three‑day respite from direct U.S.–Iran exchanges of fire begins, following roughly two weeks of U.S. strikes on Iranian coastal infrastructure in response to Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 3-Day US-Iran Lull Gives ‘Space’ for Talks, but Drone Strikes Threaten Sat Networks
2026-07-28 00:34:11 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S.–Iran standoff pauses for three days, creating a fragile diplomatic window while Iran‑backed drone attacks highlight the essential role of space‑based GPS and surveillance. For the space and defense sector, the conflict underscores vulnerabilities in satellite‑dependent military systems and the need for resilient infrastructure.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-iran-3-day-pause-space-assets

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