Iran Attacks US Military Bases, Officials Say It's Unprecedented
A CNN investigation reveals that Iran's retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the Middle East have caused severe damage to at least 16 bases across eight countries, with some becoming inoperable. The attacks didn't just target physical structures; they also hit critical systems like advanced radar, communication infrastructure, and military aircraft.
Several US officials described the scale of destruction as 'unprecedented,' with one saying they'd never seen US military facilities damaged this badly in any conflict. Iran's military was seen as capable of identifying crucial targets with relatively efficient strike costs.
The cost of the conflict with Iran has also skyrocketed. Pentagon budget official Jules Hurst III previously stated the conflict had cost around 25 billion US dollars, but other sources estimate that figure could balloon to 40-50 billion US dollars, especially since it doesn't yet include the cost of repairing bases and replacing damaged equipment.
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