Afghanistan, March 28 -- An Iranian missile and drone attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia wounded 10 American troops and damaged refuelling aircraft.

An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, including two seriously, in one of the most significant breaches of U.S. regional air defences during the month-long war with Iran, according to U.S. officials. The strike also damaged several U.S. refuelling aircraft stationed at the base.

The attack took place on Friday and marked one of the clearest signs yet that Iran retains the ability to hit key U.S. military assets in the Gulf despite weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes. U.S. officials said the assault involved both mis...