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2026-07-10 04:25:58 UTC
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Saudi Arabia Denies Targeting of Prince Sultan Air Base Amid Conflicting Reports of Missile Impact

alarabiyablueskycaspianpost.comglobalmilitary.netgulfnews.comtheaviationist.com · 3 blocs · 31d ago

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense denied reports that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj was targeted, stating that warning sirens activated early Monday were a precaution following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen that disappeared near the border. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the missile launch.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense denied reports that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj was targeted, asserting that warning sirens activated in the area were a precautionary measure following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen that disappeared near the border. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the missile launch. A separate account, however, claims a direct missile strike occurred, citing footage released by the Telegram channel Middle East Spectator that purports to show an Iranian ballistic missile impacting the base. Iran denies firing any shots at Prince Sultan Air Base. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense also stated there was no threat to the air base, while satellite imagery appears to confirm a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker has been destroyed and several others possibly damaged. Prince Sultan Air Base is located in Al Kharj, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia, is owned by the Ministry of Defense and operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, and has a consistent presence of United States Air Force units. The base features two asphalt runways, 17L/35R and 17R/35L, both measuring 4,000 meters in length. According to bluesky, Saudi Civil Defence issued an alert warning of danger in the Al-Kharj governorate. Theaviationist.com reported that satellite imagery from Sentinel-2 showed a heat signature at the same location on Mar. 27, 2026.

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