'End of an era': Iran war reshapes US military strategy amid heavy costs

The ongoing conflict with Iran, which began five months ago, has inflicted substantial financial and strategic costs on the United States, marking "the end of an era" in American military strategy. The war has already cost the US $37.5 billion, with an additional $1.15 trillion military spending package advancing through the House of Representatives despite Democratic opposition to the escalating expenses.

Iran's attacks have severely damaged US military bases and outposts throughout the Middle East. Facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan have sustained heavy blows, with some bases becoming "all but uninhabitable." Specific incidents include Iranian F-5 planes bombing Camp Buehring in Kuwait, destroying its dining area, gym, and garage. A crucial missile defense radar at a Jordanian base was also destroyed, and the same base was later targeted by strikes that killed three American soldiers. The Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait has been repeatedly hit, injuring at least 20 personnel, and a naval base in Bahrain suffered damage to its satellite communication terminals and other buildings in multiple attacks.

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Analysts warn that the damage to US personnel, bases, and equipment could weaken American war strategy long-term. The potential for more severe losses to US equipment and munition stocks looms, especially if the US is preparing for a wider conflict. Rebuilding damaged facilities could cost between $4 billion and $9 billion, highlighting the significant material impact of the war. The conflict's financial and strategic implications are prompting a re-evaluation of US military approaches in the region.

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all but uninhabitable