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10 US Troops Injured in Saudi Base Attack; Rubio Vows Iran Strikes

Ten American service members were injured, two critically, in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia involving Iranian missiles and drones. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US aims to destroy Iran's military capabilities to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition but can do so without deploying ground troops. This declaration comes amid reports the US is considering sending thousands of additional soldiers to West Asia. Rubio indicated the conflict is expected to be short, concluding in a matter of weeks.

Key Points: US Troops Injured in Saudi Base Attack Amid Iran Conflict

  • 10 US troops injured in Saudi base attack
  • Two critically wounded in Iranian missile/drone assault
  • Rubio says US can destroy Iran's capabilities without ground forces
  • Washington considering deploying thousands more troops to region
  • Conflict expected to last "weeks, not months"
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Ten US service members injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base

Ten US service members wounded in attack on Saudi air base. Secretary Rubio outlines military objectives against Iran, ruling out need for ground troops.

"We can achieve them without any ground troops, without any. - Marco Rubio"

Washington DC, March 28

Ten American service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia amid the conflict in the region, CBS News reported on Friday.

According to CBS News, citing sources, the assault involved Iranian missiles and drones.

Among the injured, two were very seriously hurt, while eight sustained serious injuries, according to the US military's classification system, CBS reported.

A spokesperson for US Central Command said that over 300 American service members have been wounded in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, most of whom have since returned to duty, CBS News reported.

Additionally, 13 service members have lost their lives in the course of operations.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, earlier in the day, said that the United States can accomplish its military objectives in the war against Iran "without any ground troops", even as Washington is considering sending additional ground troops to West Asia despite the talks with Iran amid the conflict.

Speaking to reporters following the Foreign Ministers meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) here, the US Secretary of State said that the country would destroy all military capabilities of the Islamic Republic in order to keep Tehran from acquiring any nuclear weapons.

"We're going to destroy their navy, we are going to destroy their air force, and we are going to significantly destroy their missile launchers so they can never hide behind these things to get a nuclear weapon," Rubio said.

"We are achieving all of those objectives; we are ahead of schedule on most of them, and we can achieve them without any ground troops, without any," he added.

His statement comes days after reports suggested that the US would be deploying more than 1,000 soldiers in West Asia amid the conflict.

According to CNN, citing two sources, the troops from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division are to deploy in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal, citing a US Department of War official, reported that Washington is considering sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia amid talks with Tehran, which is likely to include both infantry and armoured vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division.

Rubio further indicated that the conflict is expected to be short in duration, stating that it would conclude in weeks rather than months.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the injured service members and the families of those who lost their lives. War only brings suffering. The US Secretary's statements about destroying capabilities sound extremely aggressive and could prolong the conflict unnecessarily.
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Aman W
India must tread very carefully here. We have important relationships with both the US and Iran. Our energy security and the welfare of our diaspora in the Gulf are at stake. Our foreign policy should focus on dialogue and peace.
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Sarah B
Rubio says "no ground troops" but then reports say 1000, even 10,000 more might be sent? Which is it? This kind of mixed messaging is not helpful and creates more instability. Hope it ends soon as he claims, but I'm skeptical.
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Vikram M
The human cost is always the worst part. 13 dead, 300+ wounded. These are not just numbers, they are people with families. The focus should be on diplomatic solutions, not on who can destroy whose military faster. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
From an Indian perspective, stability in West Asia is crucial. Any major conflict disrupts oil supplies and remittances from our hardworking citizens there. The international community must push harder for a ceasefire and talks.

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