Iran Strikes US Military Aircraft Base, Saudi Arabia Intercepts 6 Ballistic Missiles

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 14 - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran launched the 51st wave of the "True Commitment-4" operation late at night on the 14th, firing liquid and solid fuel missiles to strike a U.S. military fighter jet equipment base located in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran from the Prince Sultan Air Base located in Ha'il. This base is equipped with U.S. F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, and is also a major base for U.S. refueling and early warning aircraft.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated on social media that six ballistic missiles launched towards Ha'il were intercepted and destroyed.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
6 ballistic missiles
Activity
Iran launched an attack on a U.S. military aircraft base
Location
Ha'il · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
March 14
Equipment
liquid and solid fuel missiles
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched an airstrike against a U.S. military aircraft base in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, on March 14. The attack involved six ballistic missiles, all of which were intercepted and destroyed by Saudi defense forces. This operation is part of the ongoing military actions by Iran in the region.

Key Facts
  • Iran's IRGC launched an attack on a U.S. military base in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.
  • Six ballistic missiles were intercepted and destroyed by Saudi defense forces.
  • The attack was part of Operation 'Real Commitment-4'.