US service members injured in Saudi air base strike

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Iranian missile strikes wound US troops at Saudi base, damage refueling aircraft.
'Israel' hits Iranian nuclear and weapons sites amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

An Iranian missile struck the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, wounding multiple US service members and damaging several refueling aircraft, US and Saudi officials said. The attack also involved unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the base.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that post-war challenges could include Iran imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such actions illegal and “dangerous to the world.” Rubio also estimated that the conflict could continue for another two to four weeks.

'Israel' Strikes Iranian Facilities

In a coordinated escalation, 'Israel' launched a broad attack on Iranian nuclear-related sites and weapons facilities. The strikes came as Tehran earlier forced two China-owned container ships to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare expansion of its shipping blockade beyond countries it considers aligned with 'Israel' or the US.

US Troop Casualties and Military Response

US Central Command reported that more than 300 American troops have been injured over four weeks of conflict with Iran. The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground forces to the region to reinforce existing positions.

Crude oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel following the attacks, while US stock markets fell despite President Trump’s decision to pause strikes on Iranian energy facilities.

An Iranian-linked group claimed responsibility for hacking the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, adding a cyber dimension to the escalating conflict.