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Iranian Missile and Drone Strike Targets Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base Hosting US Aircraft

Iranian Missile and Drone Strike Targets Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base Hosting US Aircraft

Attack on strategic Saudi installation near Riyadh damages US aerial refueling planes and underscores widening regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and allied forces.
Iran launched a missile and drone strike targeting Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, a major military installation south of Riyadh that hosts United States aircraft and personnel, marking another escalation in the expanding regional confrontation.

The base, located in Al-Kharj, is a key hub for coalition air operations and logistical support across the Middle East.

During the latest attack, several projectiles were directed toward the installation, which houses American warplanes and aerial refueling aircraft used to sustain long-range air missions.

Reports indicate that multiple U.S. Air Force refueling planes were struck on the ground, highlighting the strategic importance of the facility and the growing risks faced by military assets stationed in the Gulf.

Prince Sultan Air Base has become a focal point in the broader military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and allied forces.

The installation serves as a critical node for aerial refueling operations that enable combat aircraft to extend their range and remain on patrol for longer periods across the region.

Because of this logistical role, the base has drawn repeated attention in Iran’s campaign of missile and drone strikes aimed at disrupting coalition military infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia’s air-defense systems have intercepted numerous missiles and drones targeting the installation in recent weeks, demonstrating the kingdom’s determination to defend its territory and protect facilities hosting allied forces.

Officials say the Kingdom remains fully prepared to counter further threats and safeguard strategic sites vital to regional security.

The attack forms part of a broader pattern of Iranian strikes across the Gulf since the regional war intensified at the end of February.

Military installations, energy infrastructure and shipping routes have been targeted in several countries as tensions continue to escalate.

Earlier strikes linked to the conflict have also hit sites across Saudi Arabia, including oil infrastructure and other strategic facilities, while missile and drone barrages have been reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

The widening scope of these attacks underscores the rapidly evolving security landscape across the Middle East.

The Prince Sultan Air Base incident illustrates the growing strategic stakes of the conflict.

With American forces and advanced aircraft operating from the installation, the site remains central to coalition military planning in the region and a symbol of the strong security partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
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