By Micah Jonah, March 14, 2026
Five refueling aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force were struck, damaged during an Iranian missile attack on a military installation in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials.
The aircraft were hit while stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base during the recent strike. Officials said the planes were damaged but not destroyed and are currently undergoing repairs. No casualties were reported in the attack.
The missile strike is part of the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States amid the broader regional conflict involving Israel. While details about the full extent of the damage remains limited, the incident highlights the growing risks to US military assets stationed across the Middle East.
The report could not immediately be independently verified, but it adds to rising concerns about the widening
scope of hostilities and the vulnerability of key military installations in the region.
