WASHINGTON – A dozen American service members sustained injuries during an Iranian military assault on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to a U.S. official who spoke with Reuters on Friday. Two of the wounded personnel suffered serious injuries in the attack.
This incident brings the total number of wounded American military personnel to more than 300 since hostilities with Iran began on February 28. Military officials reported Friday that 273 of those injured have already been cleared to return to active duty. The ongoing conflict has claimed the lives of 13 U.S. troops.
