12 Americans hurt in Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia as Operation Epic Fury approaches fifth week
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Key Points:
- Operation Epic Fury, led by the U.S., and Israel's Operation Roaring Lion have entered their fifth week amid Pentagon considerations to deploy up to 10,000 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East.
- A ballistic missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base injured 12 Americans, with two in serious condition; the attack involved Iranian ballistic missiles and drones and damaged at least one KC135 refueling plane.
- Since the start of U.S. and Israeli bombings on Iran, 303 Americans have been injured, mostly minor injuries, with 273 troops returning to duty; 13 U.S. service members have been killed in support of Operation Epic Fury.
- President Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces are significantly degrading Iran's weapons capabilities and manufacturing infrastructure, claiming the Iranian regime was close to obtaining a nuclear weapon before the current military actions.
- Trump indicated that U.S. troops would withdraw once the nuclear threat from Iran is neutralized, emphasizing the military's success in targeting Iran's defense industry.
