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An Iranian drone and missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia injured 12 U.S. service members and damaged a U.S. E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft, according to reports citing U.S. and Saudi officials.
The attack, reported by The Wall Street Journal, also caused damage to several refueling aircraft at the base.
The E-3 Sentry is a critical platform used to manage battlespace and track drones, missiles and aircraft over long distances.
The strike targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, where U.S. forces are stationed, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
According to the reports, 12 American troops were wounded in the attack.
The E-3 Sentry aircraft, described as a key airborne command and control system, sustained damage, along with some refueling planes.
The attack comes amid a broader escalation following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that began on February 28, while negotiations between Tehran and Washington were ongoing.
Iran has responded by targeting locations in several countries hosting U.S. bases, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
In parallel developments, Qatar and Bahrain said they had intercepted drones launched from Iran, while an Iranian drone and missile attack in Abu Dhabi damaged an aluminum facility.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group also launched missiles toward Israel, both of which were intercepted.
The United States has increased its military presence in the region, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arriving in the Middle East.
Pakistan announced it will host a summit with Türkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia aimed at de-escalating the conflict, as mediators await Iran’s response to a U.S. cease-fire proposal.
The latest strike highlights the growing regional scope of the conflict, with attacks affecting multiple countries and key military and economic infrastructure.
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