Iran has inflicted significantly more damage on US military bases in the Middle East than has been publicly disclosed. The extent of this damage is greater than previous official statements indicated and points to a deepening of tensions in the region.
The editorial board, citing NBC News, reports that US facilities and equipment in Gulf countries have been attacked multiple times. Among the attacks were operations involving an Iranian F-5 fighter jet that bypassed American air defense systems.
The damage inflicted is reported to be significant. The costs required for their repair could reach billions of dollars, which would be an additional burden on the US defense budget.