An Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia has injured at least 12 American soldiers, two of them seriously, US media reported.
Iran has continued retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations, accusing them of serving as launching pads for US attacks against the country, which began with a joint operation with Israel on February 28. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia involved at least one missile and several drones, according to reports by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, citing unidentified sources. The soldiers were inside a building at the base at the time of the attack.
Several aerial refueling aircraft were also reportedly damaged in the attack. Saudi Arabia had previously intercepted several missiles launched near the base. Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed since the start of the conflict with Iran, seven in the Gulf and six in Iraq. Over 300 have been injured.
It was yet another night of cross-fire, with Israel hitting regime targets in Iran and Tehran continuing its retaliatory strikes, also launching missiles at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon is considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East. If it were to proceed, the United States could soon find itself with 17,000 troops in the region: not enough for an invasion, but enough to seize territory, secure Iranian uranium, and take control of one of Tehran's islands. The Wall Street Journal reports, noting that Donald Trump has not ordered the deployment of ground troops, preferring diplomatic channels for the time being.
The news of March 28th
WSJ: "An E-3 Sentry aircraft was damaged in the attack on a Saudi base."
The Iranian attack on the base in Saudi Arabia damaged an E-3 Sentry aircraft. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources who said the Iranian attack also damaged American refueling aircraft.
Tehran praises Pakistan's "mediation to stop aggression against Iran."
