Iranian strikes caused $800m in damage to US-linked bases: Analysis

Iranian strikes on military bases used by the United States in the Middle East caused an estimated $800m in damage in the first two weeks of the war, according to a new analysis.

The assessment by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, along with BBC analysis, suggests much of the damage occurred during Iran's initial retaliatory attacks following US and Israeli operations.

The full extent of the damage remains unclear, but the estimate indicates higher losses than previously reported.

The strikes targeted key US assets including air defence and satellite communication systems across countries such as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. A major portion of the damage is linked to a strike on a US radar system associated with a Thaad missile defence unit in Jordan, which alone is estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Additional damage, estimated at around $310m, affected buildings, facilities and infrastructure at bases used by US forces across the region.

Satellite imagery reviewed by BBC Verify indicates that Iran struck several bases multiple times, including facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, suggesting a focus on specific military targets. Some of the attacks hit radar and surveillance systems, considered critical to military operations.

US officials have not publicly commented on the findings. The United States Central Command declined to respond when approached.

The analysis comes as the financial cost of the war continues to rise. US defence officials have indicated that the first 12 days of the conflict alone cost about $16.5bn, with further funding requests under consideration.

US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign is progressing towards its objectives, including weakening Iran's military capabilities.

The conflict has also disrupted global energy markets, amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over further escalation.