An Iranian attack wounded US troops and damaged several planes at a Saudi air base, according to a US official familiar with the situation.
The official, who speaks on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, says Friday’s attack on Prince Sultan Air Base involved an Iranian missile and unmanned drones. The strike damaged several US refueling aircraft on the base. It’s not clear how many troops were wounded or how severely.
The confirmation, reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal, comes after satellite imagery that appeared to show the damage to the aircraft appears online.
Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died days after being wounded during a March 1 attack on the base.
US Central Command said earlier that more than 300 service members have been wounded in the conflict.
