10 Americans injured in Iranian attack on Saudi air base

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March 27, 2026
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Ten U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

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Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials confirmed. Iran has a history of targeting American military installations in the region, and Prince Sultan is one of the largest U.S. air bases in the Middle East, hosting critical U.S. operations. The attack marks an escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States amid broader regional instability. The base hosts U.S. air operations across the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, making any successful strike a significant development. Details on the attack method and the extent of the injuries were not immediately disclosed.

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