According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, five US Air Force refueling planes were struck while parked on the ground at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The report cited two US officials who confirmed that the aircraft were hit during a recent missile attack.
The report said the strike was carried out by Iran in recent days, targeting the Saudi military base where the aircraft were stationed. The planes were reportedly used for aerial refueling operations, which play a key role in supporting military missions.
Although the missiles hit the aircraft, the report said the planes were not completely destroyed. Instead, they suffered damage while standing on the ground and are now undergoing repairs.
The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying that “Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia.”
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Officials also confirmed that no casualties were reported in the attack. The report noted that despite the damage to the aircraft, no military personnel were killed during the strike.
Prince Sultan Air Base is considered an important military facility in the region and has been used by the United States and its allies for strategic operations in the Middle East.
The incident has drawn attention because any strike involving US military equipment in the region could increase tensions and raise concerns about a wider conflict.
The reported strike highlights rising tensions in the Middle East. Even limited damage to military aircraft can create serious political pressure. Such incidents may increase military alert levels in the region.
