Iran Claims Damage to US Aircraft in Strike on Saudi Air Base

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, March 29, 2026: Iran has claimed it inflicted significant damage on a United States aircraft during a retaliatory missile and drone strike on an American air base in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

According to Iranian media reports, the attack targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base, where an E-3 AWACS command and control aircraft was stationed. Images released by Iran’s Press TV purportedly show the aircraft damaged, with only parts of its structure intact.

The strike reportedly involved six ballistic missiles and 29 drones. Reports, citing the Associated Press, said at least 10 US personnel were injured, including two seriously.

Preliminary information indicates that multiple refuelling aircraft were also damaged in the attack.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it used a combination of long- and medium-range missile systems along with attack drones to target facilities linked to US and Israeli interests. It also claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone and struck an F-16 jet.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has not issued any official statement on the incident so far.