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Source: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/americas-military-is-dangerously-exposed-26706217
Iranian Attacks Against U.S. Military Bases in the Middle East
(Wall Street Journal) Seth G. Jones - The U.S. isn't sufficiently prepared to defend its overseas bases, critical infrastructure and personnel. Since Feb. 28, 2026, Iran has conducted more than 2,000 air, missile and drone strikes across the Middle East, damaging at least 20 sites in eight countries used by the U.S. military. Iran has so far caused $13 billion to the U.S. alone in equipment losses and facility damage, including 42 U.S. military aircraft damaged or destroyed, several of which were parked on air bases. In Qatar, the U.S. Combined Air Operations Center has sustained severe damage. In Bahrain, Iran hit the headquarters of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, radar, satellite communications dishes and warehouses.