Iran destroys US radar station in Saudi Arabia PHOTO

An Iranian drone strike disabled a U.S. AN/FPS-117 early warning radar located at Al-Qaisumah Airport in northeastern Saudi Arabia, as reported by Clash Report on X.

Iranian drone strike hit and destroyed a U.S.-made AN/FPS-117 early-warning radar at Al-Qaysumah Airport in northeastern Saudi Arabia.

This type of radar is a key part of air defense, capable of detecting aircraft, missiles, and drones hundreds of kilometers away. pic.twitter.com/AuHonOYKQ1

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 17, 2026

The radar is a key component of the air defence system and is capable of detecting aircraft, missiles, and drones at distances of several hundred kilometres.

By Khagan Isayev