At least 10 US troops injured after Iranian strike on Saudi air base

WorldPolitics
28 Mar 2026 • 10:19 AM MYT
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  • An Iranian missile struck the Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, resulting in injuries to several U.S. service members.
  • Several US refueling aircraft and 10 service members were injured, several outlets reported. The New York Times later reported 12 troops were hurt.
  • A U.S. official, cited by the Associated Press, confirmed the assault involved an Iranian missile and unmanned drones.
  • This incident follows U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent update suggesting the conflict would last "weeks, not months" and Iran's expressed willingness to discuss "certain things."
  • In a separate development, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz, warning of "harsh measures" for any transit, according to state media.

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