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Title: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Laksh on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

Here's the coverage: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-middle-east-news-updates/card/crucial-e-3-sentry-aircraft-damaged-in-saudi-base-attack-8LibxBawXturwMIFOwTx
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-29/us-sees-first-combat-loss-of-valuable-e-3-jet-in-missile-strike

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Title: Re: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Himani on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

Multiple US news outlets have confirmed it.

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Post by: Danny on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

Just a scratch, nothing major.

Title: Re: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Sanjay on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

A little buffing and polishing and it'll be fine.

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Post by: Pradeep on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

$1 billion

Title: Re: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Latha on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

$1 billion aircraft taken down by a $5,000 drone.

Title: Re: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Akash on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

With AWACS down, US radar coverage over the Gulf is weaker. If things heat up, crude prices could jump and Indian markets might open lower on Monday. Here's a good breakdown of how such war events affect Indian investors: https://www.sahi.com/blogs/how-war-reshapes-your-investments-impact-on-gold-silver-oil

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Post by: Ravindra on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

It's okay; losses happen in war.

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Post by: Manav on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

Ahh, here we go again.

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Post by: Avni on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

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Title: Re: Iran says it hit AWACS at Saudi base
Post by: Sonia on Mar 30, 2026, 04:02 AM

I read that the US only has 16 of these and three are already out. Seems Russia is giving intel support, so this war could drag on.

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