Summary
At least 15 U.S. soldiers were injured when Iran attacked a Saudi Arabian airbase, using missiles and drones. The attack is part of ongoing tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. The airbase, which is used by both Saudi and American forces, has been targeted before.
Key Facts
- Iran launched an attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
- At least 15 U.S. soldiers were injured; five of them are in serious condition.
- The attack involved at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones.
- Some refueling aircraft at the base were destroyed or damaged.
- The base is close to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and hosts U.S. forces.
- Iran claimed the airbase attack as part of retaliatory strikes against Gulf countries.
- The conflict began in late February as a joint U.S.-Israeli effort.
- More than 300 American troops have been wounded since the conflict started.
