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The situation in the region is getting out of control: Iran's attack on a US base in Saudi Arabia has become an unexpected and painful blow for the Pentagon.
Geopolitical clashes in the skies of the Middle East have reached their peak. According to the latest information, as a result of an Iranian attack on the US air base named after Prince Sultan in Saudi Arabia, a Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) aircraft, considered the "eye" of the American air force, was seriously damaged. Photos circulating on social networks and Iranian state television channels show this huge aircraft split in two. The authenticity of these images has also been confirmed by the authoritative BBC and AFP agencies.
What does the loss of the "flying radar" mean?
According to military experts, the failure of the E-3 Sentry aircraft will significantly limit the US's capabilities in the region.
- Cost: Such a modern reconnaissance aircraft costs at least $ 400-500 million.
- Capabilities: It can detect drones and missiles from hundreds of kilometers away and coordinate air operations.
- For the first time in history: Until now, aircraft of this type have never been lost on the battlefield.
Attack on the base and Russian "help"
The missile and drone attack carried out on March 28 not only damaged expensive equipment, but also people. 12 American servicemen were injured, and two refueling aircraft were also put out of action. Interestingly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia may have provided Iran with the exact coordinates and satellite images of this base.
A chain of non-stop strikes
As a reminder, the US and Israel have been carrying out air strikes on Iran since the end of February. It was reported that these attacks killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a number of high-ranking officials. In response, Iran is targeting not only Israel but also Arab countries in the Persian Gulf where US bases are located.
Currently, not only oil tankers, but also countries such as Azerbaijan and Cyprus have fallen into the sphere of influence of this large-scale conflict.
Dear readers, what measures do you think the US will take against Iran after such a major technical loss? Could these events be the beginning of World War III?
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