A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, an airborne warning and control system, was among the aircraft damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia — one of several strikes on the installation since Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28.
Two weeks earlier, on March 13, five KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft were damaged on the flight line, two U.S. officials...
Steelman: The article presents a narrative of deliberate targeting by Iran of U.S. infrastructure critical to air operations. This interpretation is supported by the reported pattern of attacks on radar systems, satellite communications, and mission-critical aircraft since February 28, 2023. However, it is important to consider potential alternative explanations, such as coincidental targeting or miscalculation by Iranian forces.
Patterns: None detected
Root Cause: The underlying paradigm drivin...