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Iranian Strikes Inflict $11.3 B Damage on US Gulf Bases

4/28/2026

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Iranian strikes have caused up to $5 billion in damage to U.S. military infrastructure across the Gulf.
The attacks hit bases in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and Iraq, damaging runways, radar and aircraft.
The Pentagon says first six days cost over $11.3 billion, not including $200 million needed for Fifth Fleet headquarters repairs in Bahrain, while lawmakers have received only briefings and no cost answers after weeks of requests.

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Iranian strikes have caused up to $5 billion in damage to U.S. military infrastructure across the Gulf.
The attacks hit bases in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and Iraq, damaging runways, radar and aircraft.
The Pentagon says first six days cost over $11.3 billion, not including $200 million needed for Fifth Fleet headquarters repairs in Bahrain, while lawmakers have received only briefings and no cost answers after weeks of requests.