NY Times: Iranian strikes damaged at least 17 US sites, surprising administration

Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including the US, in Doha on February 28, 2026, following a reported Iranian strike (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including the US, in Doha on February 28, 2026, following a reported Iranian strike (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)

Iran has hit and damaged at least 17 American sites in the Gulf region amid the ongoing war, with a focus on radar and communications systems, The New York Times reports, citing an analysis of satellite imagery, verified videos and official statements.

It says this includes 11 US military installations.

The report says the damage to many of the sites is severe and will be difficult to repair.

It adds, citing US officials, that Iran’s significant capability to hit key American sites defied expectations in the Trump administration.

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