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News in English (USA) / 30.03.2026 / 15:00

Iranian Strike Causes Significant Damage to US Military Assets in Saudi Arabia

In a recent escalation of hostilities, an Iranian missile attack on a US airbase in Saudi Arabia has resulted in the destruction of a key E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft and left at least 12 American troops injured, two of whom are in serious condition. The damage to the vital radar aircraft, valued at over $700 million, poses a critical challenge for US surveillance capabilities in the region, particularly in monitoring Iranian threats. Photos from the scene reveal extensive damage to the aircraft at the Prince Sultan Airbase, which has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict. The strike, attributed to Iran, has aggravated tensions, with reports indicating that nearly 300 US soldiers have been impacted amid rising violence, including attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The incident raises significant concerns regarding the safety of US personnel in the region as military forces continue to arrive to bolster defenses.
Bloomberg.com, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, WSJ, Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel, airandspaceforces.com, The War Zone, NPR