Israel Iran War · 21 March 2026
$800m damage from Iran strikes hits US bases
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US military operations in the Middle East faced substantial financial costs from recent strikes, with damage higher than previously reported. Iranian forces inflicted approximately $800m in damage to bases used by America during the war's initial two weeks, according to a new analysis. This includes an estimated $485m loss to a Thaad radar system in Jordan and a further $310m to other infrastructure.
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