Iranian Attacks Damaged 274 Buildings at 24 US Military Sites in Middle East, Says Wall Street Journal
An American newspaper has reported that Iranian attacks damaged 274 buildings at 24 military installations hosting US forces across the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal assessed the damage to US military bases through satellite imagery and interviews with American military officials. Its investigation found that 119 buildings were affected during the first two weeks of the conflict.
According to the newspaper’s findings, Iran damaged 274 buildings at 24 facilities hosting US military personnel in the Middle East during the first six months of the war.
The US Department of Defense has put the preliminary estimate of the damage at a minimum of $5 billion, the report said.
It further reported that Iranian attacks also targeted buildings used as accommodation for military personnel, with losses during the period estimated at $15 billion.
The reconstruction of the damaged military bases is expected to cost more than $4 billion.
The report added that the United States is also considering reducing its military presence in the region.
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