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Seven U.S. Refueling Planes Damaged in Iranian Strike

3/15/2026

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Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were damaged during an Iranian missile strike at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia.
The planes are being repaired.
This tally now stands at at least seven damaged or destroyed Air Force refueling planes.
The Pentagon confirmed a fatal collision on March 13 involving two KC-135 refueling planes that killed six crew members.

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Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were damaged during an Iranian missile strike at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia.
The planes are being repaired.
This tally now stands at at least seven damaged or destroyed Air Force refueling planes.
The Pentagon confirmed a fatal collision on March 13 involving two KC-135 refueling planes that killed six crew members.