U.S. troops injured in Saudi base as the war reaches one month : NPR
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Key Points:
- At least 15 U.S. service members were wounded, including five seriously, in an Iranian missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts American troops; some aircraft were reportedly damaged.
- Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, marking the first attack on Israel from Yemen during the conflict, while Israeli forces continue advancing into southern Lebanon against Hezbollah militants.
- The U.S. has confirmed the destruction of about one-third of Iran's missile capabilities, targeting factories, launchers, and missiles, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating the operation is ahead of schedule and aiming to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.
- The G7 called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for safe navigation, while Rubio warned Iran might attempt to impose tolls on passage through the strait, emphasizing the conflict will not be prolonged or require ground troops.
- Pakistan will host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to de-escalate regional tensions, acting as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, though neither the U.S. nor Iran are participating directly in these diplomatic efforts.
