The Iranian attack that changed the US military presence in the Gulf

An AP investigation reveals: More than 115 Iranian attacks hit 26 American bases in the Middle East, causing billions of dollars in damage and forcing the US to move military equipment out of the Persian Gulf.

A comprehensive investigation by the Associated Press reveals the extent of damage caused by Iranian attacks on US bases in the Middle East. According to the investigation, more than 115 missile and drone strikes hit 26 bases and military sites, including early warning systems, radars, and aircraft. The cumulative damage is estimated in the billions of dollars. Iran initially focused on radars and early warning systems, then on warehouses, fuel facilities, and residential buildings. Kuwait suffered the highest number of attacks: Ali al-Salem base was hit at least 30 times, and Camp Boring base sustained severe damage. An attack at Shuwaiba port on March 1 killed six American soldiers. In Saudi Arabia, a US reconnaissance aircraft and two refueling planes were damaged. The scale of the damage forced the US to move large amounts of military equipment out of the Persian Gulf. The findings raise questions about the defensive capability of American bases in the region, especially given the possibility that President Trump may order additional strikes on Iran after the midterm elections.