New analysis reveals Iranian strikes inflicted $800 million in damage on US military bases in the Middle East during the first two weeks of the conflict.
CSIS and BBC Verify report significant hits to air-defense and satellite systems in Jordan, UAE, and Kuwait. A single Thaad radar system loss accounts for nearly $485 million. US Central Command declined comment on the specific extent of the damage.
President Trump claims strategic goals are on track despite 13 US service member deaths and global economic disruption. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon is requesting an additional $200 billion in funding. Total war costs already exceed $16.5 billion according to CSIS.
