5 US Air Force refueling planes hit, damaged in Iranian strike on Saudi base

[SamuelTheThird]

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/5-us-air-force-refueling-planes-hit-damaged-in-iranian-strike-on-saudi-base-report-101773449176006.html

Five refueling planes of the US Air Force have reportedly been hit and damaged in Iranian strikes on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The planes were hit on the ground and are being repaired as they suffered partial damage, the Wall Street Journal reported.

[Bobstandard]

1. Bad to worse

If you can’t protect critical assets you’re in big trouble.

[Lovie777]

2. US, Israel, Iran......................

keep up the bombing, most of the ME will be on fire.

[RandySF]

3. I'm surprised Iran didn't take out KSA's refineries.

[roamer65]

5. It's coming.

Retribution for any American moves on Kharg Island.

[Hugin]

4. Soviet tactic from way back...

I really don't know if this is a real story or not. But, it's out there and has been in the books for sixty years.

Pathetic.

[W_HAMILTON]

6. Reuters is reporting it as well:

https://www.reuters.com/world/five-us-air-force-refueling-planes-hit-iranian-strike-saudi-arabia-wsj-reports-2026-03-13/