Iranian Missile Attack on Saudi Base Wounds 12 U.S. Troops, Two Critically
An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded 12 U.S. military personnel on March 27, 2026, with two in critical condition, a U.S. source said.
The strike took place amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. Several U.S. fighter jets were severely damaged in the incident, according to the U.S. source cited by Hurriyat.
This attack adds to previous casualties, with around 300 U.S. soldiers previously confirmed injured from Iranian strikes, the report said.
Multiple outlets, including The New York Times, ABC7, The Jerusalem Post and PBS, corroborated the core details of the assault on the Saudi base, which hosts U.S. forces.
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