Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says

Summary

Iranian forces have executed a strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which is utilized by US military personnel.

Reports indicate that twelve US troops were wounded in the attack, with two of those injuries classified as serious.

In addition to the injuries, the strike has reportedly caused damage to US aircraft stationed at the base, raising concerns about operational readiness.

Key Facts

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Primary source	Reuters World
Source count	5
First published	2026-03-27T23:59:58.000Z

Updates

Update at 04:30 UTC on 2026-03-28

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NPR News reported An Iranian strike on a Saudi air base has resulted in injuries to U.S. service members amid escalating tensions.

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Update at 16:31 UTC on 2026-03-28

France 24 reported A dozen US troops were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, with serious injuries reported.

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Update at 20:13 UTC on 2026-03-28

AP News reported Iranian attack leads to injuries among US troops as additional forces are deployed to the region.

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