Iran Strikes Saudi Airbase, U.S. Troops Injured as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Abu Dhabi/Riyadh: The ongoing conflict involving Iran has taken a dangerous turn, with missile strikes, regional escalation, and new actors entering the battlefield.

According to reports, Iran launched a missile attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, a facility used by U.S. forces. At least 10 American troops were injured in the strike, with two reported to be in critical condition. The attack also caused significant damage to multiple refueling aircraft stationed at the base.

Meanwhile, in Abu Dhabi, authorities confirmed that a ballistic missile was intercepted by air defense systems. However, debris from the destroyed missile fell in populated areas, injuring five people and sparking fires at two locations. Emergency crews are working to السيطرة on the fires near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, a key industrial and free zone area.

In a further escalation, the Houthi Movement in Yemen has officially entered the conflict, launching missiles toward Israel for the first time during the current war. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating that air raid sirens were activated multiple times in areas including Beersheba and near key strategic sites.

The spokesperson for the Houthis, Yahya Saree, заявил in a recorded statement that the group is supporting Iran through various military actions.

Defense analysts warn that the Houthis’ involvement could threaten major trade routes in the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, raising fears that the conflict may expand into a broader regional war. The developments come shortly after Israel signaled it could intensify and expand its military operations against Iran.