Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Wounds 12 American Troops

A dozen U.S. service members were wounded, two with serious injuries, when Iranian missiles and drones struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The attack represents one of the most significant penetrations of American air defenses during the ongoing month-long conflict with Iran.

Iranian forces launched missiles and drones against Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding a dozen American service members with two sustaining serious injuries, military officials announced Friday. The assault marks one of the most substantial compromises of U.S. air defense systems since the month-long conflict with Iran began.

The Iranian strike was part of Tehran’s wider offensive targeting American military personnel throughout the Middle East region. Two defense officials, who requested anonymity as they lacked authorization for public statements, verified the casualty figures and reported that no fewer than two KC-135 refueling aircraft suffered extensive damage.

Tehran has repeatedly fired volleys of ballistic missiles and unmanned aircraft at U.S. military installations throughout the ongoing hostilities, seeking to strike back against American attacks and hamper operational activities.

U.S. Central Command reported Friday that 303 American military personnel have sustained injuries since U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran commenced. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, serving as spokesperson, indicated that most wounds were not severe, with 273 service members already back on active duty. Through Saturday, 13 U.S. military personnel have lost their lives while participating in Operation Epic Fury.

According to The Wall Street Journal, a high-ranking defense official revealed that Pentagon leadership is considering the deployment of an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East region to support the continuing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, supplementing the 1,500 personnel already activated from the 82nd Airborne Division.