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RIYADH: Five aerial refuelling aircraft of the United States Air Force were damaged in an Iranian missile strike targeting a key military installation in Saudi Arabia, officials said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft were hit while parked at Prince Sultan Air Base, a major facility hosting American forces in the Kingdom. The strike occurred during a wave of missile launches by Iran targeting US military assets across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to officials, the damaged planes are believed to be Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft used to extend the range and endurance of fighter jets and bombers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities said the tankers sustained damage while on the ground but were not completely destroyed and are currently undergoing repairs. No casualties were reported in the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising tensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The incident adds to a series of recent setbacks for the US Air Force in the region. Earlier this week, two KC-135 aircraft collided during an operation, resulting in one plane crashing. The Pentagon confirmed that all six crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the latest incident, the number of US refuelling aircraft damaged or destroyed in recent days has risen to at least seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attacks come amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following US-led military operations targeting Iranian facilities and allied groups across the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iran has since launched retaliatory strikes against American bases and military assets stationed in the region, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security officials say military installations across the Gulf region remain on heightened alert as the cycle of attacks and counterattacks continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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