12 US troops wounded, 2 seriously, in Iranian attack on Saudi base — report
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- An Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base wounded at least 12 American soldiers, two seriously, involving ballistic missiles and drones, according to US media reports.
- The attack damaged several aerial refueling planes and targeted soldiers inside a building at the base.
- Since the conflict began on February 28, 13 US military personnel have been killed and over 300 wounded, with the vast majority of injuries described as minor.
- Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations accused of supporting US operations, while Saudi Arabia has intercepted several missiles near the base.
- Casualty figures for Iranian forces remain unverified, with activist groups reporting over 1,100 killed and hundreds missing, though independent confirmation is lacking due to reporting restrictions.
