Damage to U.S. military infrastructure from Iranian strikes exceeds $13 billion, WSJ analysis shows
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Iranian strikes have inflicted more than $13 billion in damage on U.S. military infrastructure in the Middle East, according to a new tally by the Wall Street Journal. Since late February, Iran has launched over 2,000 missiles and drones at U.S.-linked sites, hitting at least 20 facilities across eight countries and destroying or damaging about 42 American aircraft.
The Damage Toll
The Wall Street Journal estimates total damage to U.S. military assets in the Middle East at more than $13 billion following Iran's retaliatory strikes. Its analysis identifies at least 20 U.S.-associated military facilities across eight countries that were hit. Around 42 American aircraft — mostly large drones but also some fighter jets — were damaged or destroyed. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and allied forces are said to have fired over 2,000 ballistic missiles and drones since the campaign began.
Iran’s Strike Campaign
The strikes followed the launch of the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran on Feb. 28. In the months since, Iran has systematically targeted air bases, drone infrastructure, and command nodes from Iraq to the Gulf. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan are among the eight nations where U.S.-linked facilities sustained damage. U.S. Central Command has not publicly contested the WSJ’s damage estimates.
What's Next
The Pentagon has not released its own damage assessment, and the toll may rise as regional hostilities persist. It remains unclear how the losses will affect U.S. force posture and readiness in the Middle East.
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Damage to U.S. military infrastructure from Iranian strikes exceeds $13 billion, WSJ analysis shows
