DUBAI — Recent strikes by Iran against U.S. military installations in the Middle East have resulted in damages totaling at least $800 million (approx. 1.2 trillion KRW), according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and satellite imagery reviewed by the BBC.
The report suggests that the actual scale of destruction has been significantly underestimated. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS, noted that while current assessments show massive infrastructure loss, the full extent of the damage will likely increase as more data becomes available.
Precision Strikes on Strategic "Eyes and Ears" The most significant financial and operational blow occurred at a base in Jordan, where the AN/TPY-2 radar—a critical component of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system—was severely damaged. This radar system alone is valued at approximately $485 million.
Satellite images also confirmed repeated strikes on key locations including:
-Ali Al Salem Air Base (Kuwait)
-Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar)
-Prince Sultan Air Base (Saudi Arabia)
Experts point out that Iran strategically targeted radomes (protective radar enclosures) and satellite communication hubs. By focusing on these assets, Iran aimed to blind U.S. surveillance and communication capabilities during the initial stages of the conflict.
Soaring Military Costs In response to the escalating conflict, the Pentagon reported to Congress that it incurred $11.3 billion in costs within the first six days of the strikes. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Defense has officially requested an additional $200 billion in emergency war funding to stabilize the region and repair its crippled defense infrastructure.
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