The number of American military personnel wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran has now exceeded 300, with the latest wave of injuries stemming from a coordinated strike on a key Saudi Arabian air base.
Iran launched a barrage of six ballistic missiles and 29 drones targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, wounding at least 15 U.S. troops — five of them seriously. Early assessments had reported at least 10 American service members injured in the strike, with two in serious condition.
As tensions continue to escalate, the United States is reinforcing its military presence across the region. U.S. Central Command confirmed Saturday that the USS Tripoli, a Navy amphibious assault ship, has arrived in the Middle East carrying approximately 2,500 Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Japan-based vessel had been conducting exercises near Taiwan when it received deployment orders nearly two weeks ago.
