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February 21, 1991: Iraq Fires Scuds at US/Saudi Military Base

1991-02-21

Iraqi forces launch four Scud missiles at the US/Saudi military base in King Khalid Military City. All four are reportedly destroyed by US Patriot anti-missile batteries. [NationMaster, 2005]