US Cannot Yet Assess Damage to Middle East Bases from Iranian Strikes - Pentagon Official
Acting Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst says no final estimate available for reconstruction costs of facilities damaged in Iran's retaliatory attacks
Quick Look
- The US Department of Defense cannot yet provide an assessment of damage to American military bases in the Middle East from Iran's retaliatory strikes, acting Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst said.
- He stated there is no final number for damage to overseas installations and no estimate for reconstruction costs, depending on whether partners contribute to construction.
- The US and Israel launched an operation against Iran on February 28, with Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire on April 7.
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The US Department of Defense cannot yet provide an assessment of damage to American military bases in the Middle East from Iran's retaliatory strikes, acting Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst said. He stated there is no final number for damage to overseas installations and no estimate for reconstruction costs, depending on whether partners contribute to construction. The US and Israel launched an operation against Iran on February 28, with Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire on April 7. Collapsed talks were held in Islamabad on April 11, with negotiations potentially resuming April 22.
