Trump says most planes targeted in attack on Saudi Arabia base had little damage - Reuters

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March 14, 2026
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Trump says most planes hit in Saudi Arabia base attack had minimal damage.

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President Trump stated that most aircraft targeted in an attack on a Saudi Arabian military base sustained minimal damage. The comment addresses concerns about the extent of destruction from the incident at the Saudi facility. Trump's assessment suggests the attack may have been less successful than initially feared in compromising Saudi Arabia's military aviation capabilities. The president's remarks appear aimed at downplaying the severity of the assault on the key Middle Eastern ally's infrastructure.

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