Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a recent report by the New York Times has shocked the entire world. According to the report, at least 13 US military bases in the region have been left completely unsafe or uninhabitable due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks. After this huge loss, the Pentagon has shifted thousands of its soldiers from main military bases to temporary bases like hotels and offices. This conflict began in late February 2026, and is now becoming more serious.
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In which countries American bases suffered the most damage?
According to the New York Times and defense sources, American bases present in many important countries of the Gulf region have been hit by these attacks. There are reports of heavy losses in countries like Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. An estimated $800 million worth of property damage was caused in the first two weeks of the attacks. The table below lists the major locations where the attacks took place:
Country Name Affected Military Bases Kuwait Port Shuaiba, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Buehring Qatar Al Udeid Air Base Bahrain US Fifth Fleet Headquarters Saudi Arabia Prince Sultan Air Base UAE, Iraq, Jordan Various smaller military bases
What statements did US officials and Iran make on this?
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US has conducted more than 7,000 strikes so far and operations are intensifying. General Dan Kane acknowledged that Iran still has great capacity to retaliate. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi claimed that American soldiers are hiding in civilian areas and hotels out of fear. Iranian officials have warned that any hotel hosting US troops could be targeted. The loss of life of 6 American soldiers has also been confirmed in the attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. President Trump has decided to stop attacks on Iran’s energy centers for the time being so that talks can get a chance.