Iran's IRGC Strikes US Pilots in Al-Kharj, Claims 200 Killed or Injured
Key Takeaways
- IRGC claims it attacked the accommodation site of American pilots in al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
- The US E-3 AWACS was destroyed at the Saudi base.
- U.S. personnel injured; NPR reports up to 20 wounded.
IRGC Hits US Pilots in Saudi Base
The IRGC struck the accommodation site of US pilots using drones and missiles.
They said they struck a gathering of 200 people.
A list of casualties among flight crews has been added to Trump's toll of losses.
CENTCOM Confirms Wounded Evacuations
The Pentagon did not confirm fatalities.
CENTCOM activated a redeployment of approximately 300 troops.
Over 80 personnel were medically evacuated to Germany.
IRGC Destroys Multiple US Assets
The IRGC fired 88 waves of strikes at US-Israeli targets.
They damaged a $700-million E3 Sentry aircraft.
They destroyed two KC-135 Stratotankers worth roughly $500 million combined.
Diplomats Meet; Iran Sets War Terms
Pakistani Foreign Minister met with Iranian Parliament Speaker to discuss de-escalation.
Iran presented demands to Washington.
These included ending hostilities and committing to US troop withdrawal.
Iran-Israel Clash Expands
Israeli interceptors shot down Iran's Shahed-285 drone over central Israel.
The drone strike destroyed a school and killed at least two people.
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