Iranian missile strike on Saudi Base injures US troops as regional tensions intensify
Iran continued launching missile attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab states on Friday, including a strike on a military base in Saudi Arabia that left at least 10 U.S. service members injured, according to American officials. Two of the injured troops were reported to be in serious condition.
The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base also caused damage to several U.S. refuelling aircraft, officials said, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the situation.
At the same time, Israel signalled it would broaden its military operations against Iran, while U.S. forces also carried out strikes. President Donald Trump, however, postponed his earlier threat to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure over its closure of the Strait of Hormuz. UNB News
Amid market instability, Trump extended a deadline for reopening the crucial waterway to April 6, saying Iran had requested more time and that negotiations were progressing positively. Iran, however, has publicly denied engaging in talks with Washington over a proposed plan to end the conflict.
Meanwhile, Iran fired additional missiles toward Israel early Saturday, following earlier strikes that killed one person and wounded several others. Air raid sirens were heard in northern Israel near the لبنان border, where attacks from Hezbollah have been ongoing.
In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials reported that Israeli forces killed three individuals during separate incidents. A 22-year-old man was killed during a raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp, drawing large crowds to his funeral. Another man was later killed during a follow-up raid in the same area.
In a separate event, a 15-year-old boy died after being shot during an Israeli raid near Bethlehem. The Israeli military said troops responded with live fire after مواجهات involving stone-throwing.
Speaking about his legacy, Trump said he views himself as a peacemaker, expressing hope that he would ultimately be remembered for promoting peace despite the ongoing conflict.
The attack on the Saudi base marks a significant escalation, with multiple U.S. casualties highlighting the widening scope of the crisis.
