Ankara: Several Iraqis wounded in US-Saudi airstrikes on targets inside Iraq were transferred to Iran for medical treatment, according to Iranian media on Wednesday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Fars News Agency reported that the wounded entered Iran through the Khosravi border crossing with Iraq under coordination with the Iranian Red Crescent, where they were taken to a hospital in western Iran. Initial medical assessments indicated that all of the wounded were in stable condition, the agency added.

There was no comment from Iraqi authorities on the report. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that US and Saudi forces conducted joint precision strikes against targets linked to Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq. The operation was aimed at sites connected to attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia claimed that the strikes were conducted in self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, following attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the kingdom's petroleum facilities. Riyadh warned of further military actions if Iran-backed groups continued their attacks.

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a predominantly Iran-backed coalition of Shiite armed groups, confirmed that several of its headquarters were hit in the strikes. The attack resulted in the death of at least 20 of its members, wounded 32 others, and caused extensive property damage.