Iran’s attacks have caused extensive damage to U.S. installations in the Middle East, accompanied by satellite imagery confirming the destruction, the New York Times revealed.
According to the report, during the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, Iran carried out drone and missile strikes targeting U.S. facilities in the region, damaging at least 17 military bases and other installations while causing several U.S. military casualties.
Iran’s retaliatory operations targeted U.S. military bases, diplomatic missions, and defense infrastructure across the Middle East. Satellite images, verified social media videos, and statements from U.S. and Iranian officials confirmed that multiple sites were hit, with several installations struck more than once.
U.S. authorities reported that Iran launched thousands of drones and missiles, most of which were intercepted by U.S. and allied forces, yet at least 11 bases or installations sustained damage.
On the first day of the conflict, February 28, Iran targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Camp Buehring, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East. Satellite imagery showed significant damage to buildings and communications infrastructure.
On March 1, a drone strike on Shuaiba Port in Kuwait targeted U.S. military housing, killing six personnel. Another attack on a Saudi base killed one U.S. soldier, bringing the death toll to seven.
While Iranian attacks have reportedly decreased in intensity in recent days, key bases including Al Udeid, Ali Al-Salem, Al Dhafra, Camp Buehring, and the U.S. Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain have been repeatedly targeted.
Iran also struck U.S. air defense and communications systems, including THAAD radar and sensors monitoring incoming missiles. Satellite imagery showed severe damage to air defense sensors at Muwaffaq Al-Sultani Air Base in Jordan and communications radar at the Fifth Fleet HQ in Manama, Bahrain. Long-range radar installations in the UAE’s Al-Ruwais and near Umm Dhalal, Qatar were also reportedly damaged.
