New Delhi, Mar 28: At least 12 American soldiers were injured in an Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Airbase, according to US media reports citing sources. The attack reportedly involved missiles and drones. Two soldiers were described as “very seriously” injured, while others sustained serious injuries, reflecting different classifications used by the military.
The escalation comes amid growing regional tensions, with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirming it detected a missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory. According to Reuters and AFP, this is believed to be the first such launch from Yemen since the current conflict began. Israeli air defence systems were activated, and authorities later said it was safe for civilians to leave protected areas.
The missile launch follows warnings from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement, which has threatened to enter the conflict if attacks on Iran continue. In a statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group was prepared for “direct military intervention” under several conditions, including if other nations join the US and Israel against Iran or if the Red Sea is used for hostile operations. The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are a political and armed group representing Yemen’s Zaidi Shia minority. They are considered part of Iran’s broader “axis of resistance,” alongside groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
As the conflict enters its second month, diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington hopes to hold talks with Iran soon and is awaiting a response to a proposed 15-point deal. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that at least 1,464 civilians, including more than 200 children, have been killed in Iran since the conflict began on 28 February.
The IDF said it has carried out over 12,000 airstrikes across Iran, including 3,600 in Tehran alone, while US Central Command reported striking more than 9,000 targets. Many of these strikes have hit military-linked sites, but are often located in densely populated civilian areas.
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