'End of an era': How the Iran war may change US military strategy
It costs just shy of $US500,000.In the latest escalation, the same base was targeted by a barrage of strikes, killing three American soldiers.The US Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait has been repeatedly hit by Iran, including again this week. At least 20 American personnel have been injured in the attacks.A naval base in Bahrain was also struck in late February, reportedly destroying two satellite communication terminals and other buildings. One was located in the US embassy in Riyadh and another located in eastern Iraq, Reuters reported.
- ▪It costs just shy of $US500,000.In the latest escalation, the same base was targeted by a barrage of strikes, killing three American soldiers.The US Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait has been repeatedly hit by Iran, including again this week.
- ▪At least 20 American personnel have been injured in the attacks.A naval base in Bahrain was also struck in late February, reportedly destroying two satellite communication terminals and other buildings.
- ▪One was located in the US embassy in Riyadh and another located in eastern Iraq, Reuters reported.
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US military damage sustained through Iran war marks 'end of an era' in Middle East strategyBy Alison XiaoTopic:WarPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 5:24amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 5:24amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 5:24amIran has destroyed several US military assets, including this Boeing E-3 sentry that was destroyed in Saudi Arabia in March. (Supplied: Center for Strategic and International Studies)abc.net.au/news/us-military-damage-to-weapons-bases-soldiers-during-iran-war/106954370Link copiedShareShare articleFive months into a war Donald Trump said would last only weeks, the Iran conflict has so far cost the United States tens of billions of dollars and brought about "the end of an era" in American military strategy.After a short-lived ceasefire, heavy bombings resumed earlier this month, with the US hitting…
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