Iran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. military installations across the Middle East have caused an estimated $800 million in damage within the first two weeks of the ongoing conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a review by the BBC.
The report indicates that much of the destruction occurred during the initial wave of strikes launched by Iran following the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States and Israel.
Despite the significant figure, analysts warn that the full extent of the damage remains unclear and could be higher as more data emerges.
“The damage to U.S. bases in the region has been underreported,” said Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS and co-author of the study. “Although that appears to be extensive, the full amount won’t be known until more information is available.”
Iran’s strikes reportedly targeted key military assets, including air-defence systems and satellite communication infrastructure, across multiple countries such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and others hosting U.S. forces.
A major portion of the losses stemmed from damage to a high-value AN/TPY-2 radar system linked to the THAAD missile defence network at a base in Jordan. The system alone is estimated to cost about $485 million, underscoring the scale of the hit to U.S. military capability.
Additional strikes accounted for roughly $310 million in damage to buildings, operational facilities and other infrastructure across American-linked bases in the region.
Satellite imagery analysis also revealed repeated attacks on key air bases, including Ali Al-Salim in Kuwait, Al-Udeid in Qatar and Prince Sultan base in Saudi Arabia, suggesting a deliberate strategy by Iran to degrade critical U.S. assets over time.
Reports further indicate that Russia may have provided intelligence support to Tehran, although this has not been officially confirmed.
When contacted, the U.S. Department of Defense referred inquiries to Central Command, which declined to comment on the extent of the damage.
