Iran has damaged at least 20 United States (US) military sites across the Middle East since the war began, according to a new satellite-based analysis that suggests the scale of the attacks may be far greater than publicly acknowledged. The reported strikes hit facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, and Oman. The strikes said to have damaged a range of high-value military assets, including air defense systems, refueling aircraft, radars, fuel storage sites, hangars, and communications equipment.

The reported strikes hit facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, and Oman. The strikes said to have damaged a range of high-value military assets, including air defense systems, refueling aircraft, radars, fuel storage sites, hangars, and communications equipment.

The analysis said some of the most significant losses included damage to three THAAD anti-ballistic missile batteries in the UAE and Jordan. The US is known to operate only a limited number of these systems globally, and each battery is considered a major strategic asset.

Other reported damage includes surveillance and refueling aircraft at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, while sites in Kuwait were said to have suffered hits to fuel bunkers, aircraft shelters, troop accommodation, and satellite communications hardware.

The findings suggest Iran’s retaliatory attacks have become more precise over time. Analysts cited in the report said Tehran initially relied on large-scale missile and drone barrages but later shifted to more focused strikes on high-value military targets.

That change in tactics appears to have increased the effectiveness of the attacks, especially against expensive and difficult-to-replace equipment.

A US defense official declined to comment on the findings, citing operational security. However, the reported damage is likely to raise further questions about the vulnerability of American bases in the region and the true cost of the conflict.

A Pentagon estimate in May put the cost of the wider operation at $29 billion, with a large share expected to go toward replacing or repairing military equipment lost or damaged during the fighting.

The report also claimed that at least 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, drones, and an attack plane, have been destroyed or damaged since February.

Source : BBC

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