Arabic version: إيران تضرب قاعدة جوية سعودية، وتجرح 15 جندياً أمريكياً

At least 15 American soldiers have been wounded after Iran launched an attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to news reports. The attack on Friday on the Prince Sultan Air Base included at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, according to The Associated Press.

Five of the injured US troops are in serious condition, AP reported, citing unnamed sources briefed on the strikes. The soldiers were inside a building at the base when it was struck, according to The Wall Street Journal. An unidentified US official told Reuters news agency at least 12 troops were wounded, two seriously. According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian attack left one of the refueling aircraft completely destroyed, while three others were also damaged and put out of service.

About 96 kilometers from the Saudi capital Riyadh, the base is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force but is also used by American forces. This base has been a frequent target, with previous strikes this week resulting in injuries to 14 US soldiers.

Iran has kept up retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations it accuses of serving as a launchpad for US strikes on the country, which began in a joint assault with Israel on February 28. In a separate incident, a US-Israeli strike reportedly targeted the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, although no damage or casualties were reported.

The Pentagon and US Central Command did not immediately comment. As the conflict continues, there is concern about the safety of US troops stationed in the region, especially given that at least 13 service members have been killed since the war on Iran started, with more than 300 American troops wounded.