March 13 (Reuters) - Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing two U.S. officials.
The planes, which were hit during an Iranian missile strike on the Saudi base in recent days, were damaged but not fully destroyed and are being repaired, the Journal said, adding that no one was killed in the strikes.
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Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese
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Five US Air Force refueling planes hit in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports
March 13 (Reuters) - Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing two U.S. officials.
The planes, which were hit during an Iranian missile strike on the Saudi base in recent days, were damaged but not fully destroyed and are being repaired, the Journal said, adding that no one was killed in the strikes.
The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese
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