Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says it launched a missile salvo at United States forces stationed at a key airbase in Saudi Arabia.
The Guards said the missiles targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj late on Saturday.
According to Iranian state media, the base is used to support advanced US fighter aircraft, including the F‑35 Lightning II and F‑16 Fighting Falcon. It also allegedly stores fuel tankers used in military operations.
Saudi Arabia has not confirmed that the base was hit. However, the country’s defence ministry said earlier that its air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles heading towards Al-Kharj.
The development comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where regional allies and rival powers have increasingly been drawn into the conflict.
Saudi Arabia, a close ally of the United States, hosts a large number of American troops and military facilities. The kingdom has previously reported intercepting missiles and drones launched towards the same base during the ongoing regional war.
Riyadh has also faced attacks linked to Iran in the past, including strikes on its major oil infrastructure. Despite the tensions, Saudi Arabia has so far avoided direct military engagement with Tehran.
Saudi authorities have repeatedly condemned attacks by Iran on Gulf states, describing them as “reprehensible”.
