Prince Sultan Air Base

Prince Sultan Air Base, located in Saudi Arabia, is a military installation housing US forces and assets. It has become newsworthy due to recent attacks by Iran in retaliation for the war started by the United States and Israel. These attacks, occurring in late March 2026, have resulted in wounded US soldiers, damage to aircraft including refueling planes and an E-3 Sentry (AWACS), and at least one US death. The base's strategic importance in the region as a hub for US military operations and its vulnerability to Iranian strikes highlight the escalating tensions and the expanding scope of the conflict between Iran, the US, and its allies. The attacks demonstrate Iran's capability to strike targets within Saudi Arabia and raise concerns about the security of US personnel and equipment stationed there.