The key facts

  • AP estimates the number of destroyed or damaged American bases and facilities at 26, with damage in the billions of dollars
  • By August, more than 115 strikes by ballistic missiles and drones were recorded
  • According to an AP source, the US withdrew many military assets from the Persian Gulf area

The scale of damage according to AP

During its conflict with the US, Iran destroyed or damaged 26 American military bases and facilities in the Middle East, causing billions of dollars in damage to equipment and hardware. This was reported by the Associated Press, citing informed sources and an analysis of satellite images; the retelling is provided by Gazeta.Ru.

How the strikes unfolded

By August, American facilities had been hit by more than 115 strikes involving ballistic missiles and drones. According to the agency, Iranian attacks were aimed primarily at early warning systems, after which aircraft and other military facilities became targets. The strikes affected air deployment sites, air defense systems, communications equipment, warehouses, and military hardware needed for the bases to function.

Consequences for US positions

AP assesses the inflicted damage as having significantly affected US positions in the region. A source familiar with the situation in the Middle East told the agency that Washington was forced to withdraw many of its military assets from the Persian Gulf area. Earlier, according to Gazeta.Ru, it was reported that the total number of US service members injured or killed during the conflict with Iran had reached 776 — AP did not revise these figures in its new publication.