Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials say

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Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials say

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An Iranian missile strike has damaged five US Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling tankers parked at a Saudi Arabian airbase, according to officials. The aircraft sustained damage but were not destroyed in the strike. The incident marks a significant escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with strikes now hitting US military assets in the Gulf region.

The aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.

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