US Air Force Hit by Iranian Missile and Drone Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base
An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, 2026, damaged a US Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft and several KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes, wounding at least 10 US service members. The attack on the base, which serves as a key forward hub for US air operations in the Middle East, highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iran’s military capabilities. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.