Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete March 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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A new analysis estimates that Iranian strikes on military bases used by the US in the Middle East caused approximately $800 million in damage within the first two weeks of the war. The report, by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and the BBC, indicates that much of the damage occurred during Iran's initial retaliatory strikes following actions by the US and Israel. Targets included US air-defense and satellite-communication systems in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries. A significant portion of the damage, $485 million, was attributed to a strike on a US radar system in Jordan. Satellite imagery analysis also reveals that Iran repeatedly struck at least three air bases in Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

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