At least 17 U.S. embassies, military sites, and other installations reportedly have been hit since the recent war against Iran began, highlighting the broad scope of Tehran's retaliatory campaign following the U.S.-Israeli offensive.
Iran has launched missiles and drones at American facilities across the Middle East, striking diplomatic buildings, damaging military infrastructure, and killing U.S. service members, The New York Times reported.
Satellite imagery, verified videos, and statements from officials indicate at least 11 American military bases or installations have been damaged, accounting for nearly half of the U.S. military facilities in the region.
The attacks began on the first day of the conflict, when Iran targeted several major U.S. facilities, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Buehring in Kuwait, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest American military base in the Middle East.
While U.S. air defenses intercepted many incoming missiles and drones, several strikes still caused significant damage to buildings, radar systems, and communications infrastructure.
One of the deadliest incidents occurred March 1, when an Iranian drone hit a structure housing U.S. personnel at Shuaiba Port in Kuwait, killing six American service members.
Another U.S. soldier was killed in a separate strike on a base in Saudi Arabia, bringing the confirmed U.S. death toll to seven, the War Department said.
The Pentagon has also reported roughly 140 U.S. service members have been wounded during the conflict.
Beyond military installations, Iran and its allied militias have also targeted diplomatic facilities.
A drone attack this week struck the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a large logistical hub for American diplomats near Baghdad's airport, according to The Washington Post.
Five drones were intercepted, but one reached the compound and struck near a guard tower.
The State Department condemned the attack, blaming Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq.
"We strongly condemn these attacks on our diplomatic facilities," the department said in a statement, adding that U.S. officials remain in contact with Iraqi authorities to protect American personnel.
Several U.S. embassies and consulates have also been struck during the conflict, including facilities in Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Dubai, forcing temporary closures and evacuation orders for some diplomatic staff.
Iran has also targeted critical American defense infrastructure, including radar systems tied to advanced air defense networks such as THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense). Satellite imagery suggests damage to radar installations capable of tracking aerial threats across thousands of miles.
Some of these systems cost hundreds of millions of dollars each, making repairs or replacements expensive and complex.
Despite the widespread strikes, defense analysts say the damage is unlikely to cripple U.S. military capabilities because the United States maintains extensive redundant surveillance and intelligence networks across land, air, and space.
The attacks underscore the regional dangers posed by Iran's regime and the challenges facing U.S. forces stationed throughout the Middle East as the war continues.
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