Five U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft sustained damage after an Iranian missile attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
The newspaper said on Friday that the aircraft were struck while stationed on the ground at the military facility. It cited two U.S. officials who confirmed the incident.
The report stated that the strike occurred during an Iranian missile attack on the Saudi base in recent days. The aircraft were damaged but not completely destroyed. Repair work is now underway to restore them to service.
The Wall Street Journal also reported that the attack did not cause any fatalities.
Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report.
Prince Sultan Air Base hosts U.S. military personnel and serves as a key facility for American air operations in the region. The reported strike comes at a time of rising tension linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its regional rivals.
