Iranian Media: Satellite Images Confirm Attacks on Two US Military Bases

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 30 - According to a report from the Iranian Fars News Agency on the 30th, satellite images show that U.S. military bases located in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were attacked by Iranian airstrikes.

The report states that satellite images indicate that the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia was hit by four airstrikes. Comparisons of images before and after the attacks on March 22 and 29 show that the strikes resulted in the destruction of a tanker aircraft and an early warning aircraft at the base, with another building partially damaged.

Another satellite image shows that the U.S. Air Force base in Bahrain was struck by Iranian missile attacks, with multiple facilities damaged.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian airstrikes on U.S. military bases
Location
Prince Sultan Air Base · Bahrain
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
March 30, 2023
Equipment
aircraftmissiles
Summary

Iran conducted airstrikes on U.S. military bases located in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on March 30, 2023. Satellite images confirmed that the Prince Sultan Air Base was hit four times, damaging a refueling aircraft and an AWACS plane. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force base in Bahrain suffered damage from Iranian missile strikes.

Key Facts
  • Iran conducted airstrikes on U.S. military bases in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
  • Satellite images confirm damage to the Prince Sultan Air Base and a U.S. Air Force base in Bahrain.
  • The attacks occurred on March 30, 2023, with multiple strikes reported.