US-Iran War — 2026-03-28

Iranian Missiles Strike Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Wounding 12 US Troops

Iranian missiles struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding at least 12 US service members and damaging several aircraft. The IRGC claimed the strike under its True Promise 4 campaign also targeted US refueling planes at Al-Kharj Base. No US personnel were killed. The strike marks a continued escalation of Iranian retaliatory attacks against US military positions across the Gulf.

Analysis
Prior cycle reported nearly 300 US troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury with 10 seriously injured. The additional 12 wounded at Prince Sultan brings the cumulative toll higher. The targeting of Al-Kharj refueling planes, if confirmed, would represent an escalation in Iranian targeting of force sustainment assets rather than combat platforms, a strategic choice designed to degrade operational tempo.
2 sources
  1. Iranian missiles slam Saudi base, 12 US troops wounded, several jets damaged - TRT World
  2. Report: 10 U.S. Soldiers Wounded in Iranian Strike at Saudi Arabia Base - Townhall

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