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Briefing: Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Strategic angle: Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
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Updated 21 days ago
On March 20, 2026, it was reported that Iranian strikes on bases utilized by the US resulted in an estimated $800 million in damages.
The analysis indicates that a substantial portion of this damage occurred during the initial retaliatory strikes conducted by Iran.
These strikes took place within a week after the commencement of operations by the US and Israel, highlighting the immediate impact on military infrastructure.