March 12, 2026 | 03:43 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - An analysis by the New York Times, referenced by Anadolu on Wednesday, found that at least 17 military, diplomatic, and defense sites of the United States across the Middle East have been damaged by drone and missile attacks from Iran since the joint attack on Iran by Israel and Washington.
Eleven of the damaged sites are military bases or installations, representing nearly half of all American facilities in the region.
The most costly damage occurred to the air defense system, with satellite images showing damage to the $1.1 billion early-warning radar near Umm Dahal, Qatar, designed to provide coverage within a 4,800-kilometer radius.
Iran successfully targeted components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, known as THAAD, according to the analysis.
Pentagon's assessment puts the damage to the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, which was attacked on February 28, at around $200 million, according to a congressional official cited by the newspaper.
The Iranian strikes also damaged U.S. diplomatic facilities, forcing the temporary closure of the consulate in Dubai and embassies in Kuwait City and Riyadh. There are no reports of casualties from the attacks.
U.S. officials told the media that the attacks showed Iran's readiness for war beyond what many in the Trump administration had anticipated.
The conflict in the Middle East has escalated since Israel and the U.S. launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28. The attack has claimed over 1,300 casualties to date, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family.
About 140 U.S. military personnel have been injured, including eight fatalities, since the start of the retaliatory campaign by Iran.
Read: Romania Allows US to Use Military Base for Middle East Operations
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
State Budget Under Pressure as Oil Prices Soar
32 menit lalu
The Iran-United States war drives up global crude oil prices. The government prepares several scenarios.
Prabowo, Saudi Crown Prince Hold Phone Talks on Middle East Conflict
2 jam lalu
The Saudi government revealed that Prabowo and MBS reviewed the developments surrounding the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
10 Countries Seeing the Highest Petrol Price Increases After the Iran War
2 jam lalu
Since the Iran war began, petrol prices have surged globally, with Vietnam seeing the biggest rise-nearly 50%.
Romania Allows US to Use Military Base for Middle East Operations
5 jam lalu
Romania allows the deployment of US military personnel and equipment at the Deveselu military base for its operations in the Middle East.
Spain Withdraws Ambassador to Israel as Rift Intensifies
6 jam lalu
The Spanish government has decided to withdraw its ambassador from Israel amid increased tension and criticism of US-Israel aggression in Iran.
Fact Check: AI Video Falsely Depicts Iran Downing US B-2 Bomber
6 jam lalu
A video claiming to show a US B-2 bomber shot down by Iran circulated on Instagram and X, its fuselage paraded through city streets on a truck.
Iran Signals 2026 World Cup Boycott After US Strikes
6 jam lalu
With Iran signaling it may boycott the event, the field for the sport's biggest tournament now looks less settled.
Mojtaba Khamenei Injured in Missile Attack, Says Iranian Ambassador
10 jam lalu
Iran's ambassador confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei was present during the attack that killed his father and survived, albeit with injuries.
Iran May Target US-Linked Data Centers in Arab Countries
10 jam lalu
Tehran will attack data centers in Arab countries used by the United States (US) in its military operations against Iran
Sri Lanka Hands Over Bodies of 84 Iranian Sailors to Iran Embassy
18 jam lalu
The Sri Lankan government bears the cost of stranded Iranian sailors and provides medical care on humanitarian grounds.
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/5486410/original/015853500_1769586166-Pesib_Kurzawa.jpg)
