Twelve US soldiers have been injured in an alleged Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. This incident is said to have happened on Friday, March 27, 2026, information about which was officially revealed on Saturday. Many important aircraft of the US Army have also been badly damaged in this attack. According to Reuters report, the condition of two of the injured soldiers is very serious and their treatment is going on.
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What is the latest information about the attack?
The attack mainly damaged American refueling aircraft and an E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft. According to the US Central Command, due to the ongoing tension in this region, many American soldiers have been affected so far. There is news of Iranian missiles and unmanned drones being used for this attack. Security agencies of Saudi Arabia and America are on high alert in the area after this incident.
Security and previous incidents in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry had earlier also informed about foiling the attacks targeting Prince Sultan airbase. Even in the beginning of March, many missiles and drones were destroyed in the air through the air defense system. The main information related to this latest incident is as follows:
Key Points Details Date of attack March 27, 2026 Injured soldiers 12 US servicemen (2 in critical condition) Damaged property US refueling aircraft and AWACS aircraft Location of attack Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia