Iran's military strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded 12 U.S. troops, including two with serious injuries, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.
Strike Details
- The attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, a key U.S. military installation in Saudi Arabia.
- It occurred on Friday as part of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Casualty Report
- Twelve U.S. troops were wounded in the latest strike, two seriously.
- This brings total U.S. service members wounded since the conflict began on February 28 to over 300.
- Thirteen U.S. troops have been killed in the conflict.
- Prior to this attack, 273 wounded personnel had returned to duty.
Conflict Context
- The war against Iran started on February 28.
- Recent regional tensions include a rally in Tehran on February 11 marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution, where ballistic missiles were displayed.