Iran strike hits Saudi air base, injures US troops

Iran carried out a missile-and-drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 27, injuring at least 15 US soldiers, the source material said.

The strike adds a new escalation point in a regional conflict described in the source as entering its second month and involving Israel and the United States.

What happened at Prince Sultan Air Base

The assault involved at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, according to the source account.

Five of the wounded US troops were reported to be in serious condition, and the soldiers were inside a building on the base when it was hit.

Location and forces involved

Prince Sultan Air Base is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from Riyadh and is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force, while also hosting US forces, the source said.

The source did not specify which US units were present, what defensive systems were used, or whether additional personnel were affected beyond the 15 reported injuries.

Damage claims and imagery

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, identified as a spokesperson for Iran’s central military headquarters, said the attack destroyed one refueling aircraft and damaged three others.

Press TV released satellite imagery that it said showed multiple aircraft destroyed at the airfield; the source material did not provide independent verification of the images or the damage assessment.

Broader context and parallel strikes

The incident follows earlier attacks on the same base, including one that wounded 14 US soldiers, according to the source.

Iran has continued what the source described as retaliatory strikes against Gulf countries, accusing them of enabling US operations.

Market and political relevance

Attacks on military infrastructure in Saudi Arabia can raise investor attention to regional security risks because the kingdom is a central actor in global energy markets and a key US security partner.

However, the source material does not mention any disruption to oil production, exports, or civilian infrastructure, leaving the immediate economic impact unclear.

Bushehr report and key uncertainties

Separately on Friday, the source said a US-Israeli strike reportedly targeted Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, while Iranian officials reported no material damage and no casualties.

Details such as the extent of damage at Prince Sultan Air Base, the operational status of aircraft there, and whether further strikes are planned were not provided in the source material.