U.S. Media: Iran Attacks Saudi Base, 10 U.S. Soldiers Injured, Multiple Tankers Damaged
On March 27, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that informed officials from the United States and Saudi Arabia disclosed that Iran attacked the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which houses U.S. troops, resulting in 10 U.S. personnel being injured and several U.S. aerial refueling aircraft being damaged.
The report stated that at least one missile and several drones attacked the air base. A building within the base was hit, and the injured U.S. personnel were inside this building at the time, with two of them in serious condition.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on the 13th, citing informed U.S. officials, Iran launched a missile attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base, hitting five U.S. refueling aircraft that were on the ground. The next day, U.S. President Trump posted on social media, acknowledging that U.S. refueling aircraft were attacked but emphasized that no aircraft were destroyed, only one was damaged.
Additionally, U.S. media reported on the 27th that since the large-scale military operations initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran on February 28, at least 13 U.S. troops have died and 303 have been injured. Currently, 10 individuals remain in serious condition.
Iran attacked the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, 2023, injuring 10 U.S. personnel and damaging multiple aircraft refueling tankers. The assault involved missiles and drones, with reports indicating serious injuries among two personnel. This incident is part of escalating military tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran.
- Iran launched an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
- 10 U.S. personnel were injured, with two in serious condition.
- Multiple U.S. aircraft refueling tankers were damaged in the attack.
- The attack involved at least one missile and several drones.
- This incident follows a series of military actions involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran.