More than 20 American soldiers injured. Another attack by Iran in Saudi Arabia

More than 20 American soldiers have been injured over the past week as a result of Iranian attacks on an air base in Saudi Arabia, the Associated Press reported on Saturday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

On the night from Friday to Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported that 10 US soldiers were injured as a result of Iran's Friday attack on the Prince Sultan air base. Reuters later reported that 12 American soldiers were injured.

Friday's attack was at least the second strike against the base during the month-long U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. As a result of the previous strike, five KC-135 refueling aircraft were damaged.

According to data provided by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), over 300 American soldiers were injured and 13 killed during the current conflict. Most of the injured suffered minor injuries and returned to duty.

The war between Israel and the US against Iran has been going on since February 28. In retaliation, Iran attacks targets in Israel itself, as well as the countries in the region that have the strongest ties with the US. One of the effects of the conflict is the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz established by Iran, through which approximately 20% of the exports were transported before the war. world supplies of crude oil.(PAP)

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