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U.S. E-3 Sentry Destroyed in Iranian Drone Attack in Saudi Arabia

3/30/2026

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E-3 Sentry, a U.S. command and control aircraft, was destroyed at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, about 100 km southeast of Riyadh.
Verified images show the aircraft split in two and match satellite imagery.
A U.S. official said 12 personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack, with two in serious condition.
Iran's Fars News Agency claimed a Shahed drone struck the aircraft, with CENTCOM not confirming the incident.

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E-3 Sentry, a U.S. command and control aircraft, was destroyed at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, about 100 km southeast of Riyadh.
Verified images show the aircraft split in two and match satellite imagery.
A U.S. official said 12 personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack, with two in serious condition.
Iran's Fars News Agency claimed a Shahed drone struck the aircraft, with CENTCOM not confirming the incident.