US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war
Summary
US military equipment worth billions of dollars has been destroyed in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Attacks by Iranian missiles and drones, as well as some accidental incidents, have damaged key US military assets and bases in the Gulf region since the war began in February 2024.Key Facts
- The US Secretary of Defense praised US military actions against Iran on March 26, but Iran launched missile and drone attacks the next day.
- An Iranian attack destroyed a US radar aircraft worth $700 million at a Saudi base, with several US soldiers wounded.
- The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimates US military losses in the war are between $2.3 billion and $2.8 billion.
- These losses include aircraft and radars, but do not account for all equipment or naval assets.
- Some losses were from "friendly fire," including three US F-15 jets shot down in Kuwait.
- Notable damages include destruction of a missile defense radar system (THAAD) valued between $485 million and $970 million.
- Satellite images of US bases in the Gulf are restricted by the US government, making damage assessments difficult.
- Experts say the US government avoids full transparency about losses due to political reasons and concerns about public perception.
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