Onlookers photograph an Iranian missile that found its way into the Syrian hinterland.Image: keystone
March 4, 2026, 5:40 p.mMarch 4, 2026, 5:40 p.m
Iran says it has attacked 27 US bases or military facilities so far. Most of the missiles and drones were intercepted. But some also found their goal.
While in Iran so far at least 800 people became victims of the US attacksincluding nearly 200 children, six US military personnel have died as a result of Iranian retaliation. 18 were injured.
Iran hit, among other things, the consulate in Dubai – but also some important air force bases. The US War Department is extremely cautious in its communication. Many of the impacts on this list have not yet been confirmed. It therefore cannot meet the requirement of completeness.
NSA US Navy base in Bahrain
NSA US Navy base in Bahrain.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
The attacked NSA – Naval Support Activity – is located in the Juffair district of the capital Manama. The base serves as the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, which is supposed to protect sea routes in the region and thus ensure smooth trade. The area of operation also includes the Strait of Hormuz.
The infrastructure shown was destroyed by Iran. They belonged to the NSA base in Manama.Image: keystone
Videos show an Iranian drone destroying a radar system. However, new satellite images (for which we do not have the license) prove that at least two large radars and a warehouse were hit.
Erbil Airport, Iraq
Erbil in northern Iraq.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
Erbil airport in northern Iraq was attacked with at least 60 missiles and drones during the first days of the war – a few of which could not be intercepted and fire was reported at the airport on Sunday. This is what the Kleine Zeitung reports.
Erbil airport is also used by the US military. It is speculated that an ammunition depot was hit. The drones were apparently not fired from Iran, but by an Iran-friendly Shiite militia in Iraq itself.
On the night of March 3, a missile was intercepted near the US Consulate in Erbil.Image: keystone
The American consulate in Erbil was also attacked. The “world’s largest diplomatic building” was only opened last December. As Welt reporter Steffen Schwarzkopf reports on site, the 800 million building has now been cleared. Only emergency personnel remain.
Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
The US consulate in Dubai was also attacked. There were no injuries in the drone attack on Tuesday evening. Images verified by TV channel CNN show a huge cloud of smoke over the building and blazing flames. The fire has now been extinguished.
Camp Buehring in Kuwait
Camp Buehring in Kuwait.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
Camp Buehring is the headquarters of the Middle East Reserve Unit. It is located in northwest Kuwait. At least one Arash 2 drone hit there. A building was destroyed. It is unclear whether helicopters on the nearby landing field were also affected.
Base civilian employees report to the Guardian about the prevailing disorientation: “The worst thing is that our employer doesn’t react. We haven’t received any instructions.” An American employee adds: “Everyone talks about the military, but no one talks about us. We’re stuck here and treated like we’re cannon fodder.”
Camp Arifjan in Kuwait
Camp Arifyan.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
Camp Arifjan is home to units from both the U.S. Air Force and the Navy and Marine Corps. 9,000 people are stationed here. There are over a dozen fast food restaurants in the camp such as Taco Bell, KFC and Burger King. In addition to US personnel, Brits, Australians, Canadians, Romanians and Poles are also stationed here. Arifjan is primarily used as a logistics center.
A Chili’s will be ceremoniously inaugurated in Camp Arifjan in 2014. image: wikipedia
Satellite images provided by CNN and the New York Times evaluated show that Iran was able to destroy at least one radar system here. Nearby, about 10 kilometers away, an F-15E Strike Eagle crashed. The incident is classified as “friendly fire”.
Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait
Ali Al Salem in Kuwaitimage: shuttertstock/watson.ch
At least six buildings were destroyed in two waves of attacks at Ali Al Salem Air Base. This is shown by before and after satellite images. The Kuwaiti military initially reported that it had completely repelled Iran’s ballistic missile attack.
Despite the impressive destruction, there are no reports of injuries or deaths.
Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait
Shuaiba Harbor is located just east of Camp Arifjan. image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
The only US fatalities so far were in the port of Shuaiba. A US operations center was hit there on Sunday morning. Six American soldiers were killed. US President Donald Trump showed little empathy: “Unfortunately, there will probably be more before it’s over. That’s just the way it is,” he said.
The hit operations center before the impact and on March 2, 2026. source: keystone
Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar
The US also has an air base in Qatar that was hit.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
The Al-Udeid air base is the largest in the Middle East. Up to 10,000 soldiers are stationed there. Given its size, the destruction reported so far seems minimal. Satellite images show that a tent and a few satellite dishes were hit.
The destruction of an AN/FPS-132 early warning system has not yet been confirmed. Iran claims to have disabled towering infrastructure costing over $1 billion. Alleged evidence images on social media turned out to be fakes.
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali is also in Dubai.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
Jebel Ali became known because of the raised palm-shaped island with luxury residences. One of the busiest ports in the Middle East also exists in the immediate vicinity. The port is not officially a US base, but it is heavily used by the US Navy.
Smoke over Jebel Ali harbor.Image: keystone
Footage from Sunday showed heavy smoke coming from a building that is in the US Navy’s restricted area. Nothing is known about the extent of the destruction. Port operations have already resumed.
Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
AL Dhafra in the UAE.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
From Al Dhafra, the US Air Force flew missions against the so-called Islamic State (IS). According to the New York Times, it is unclear exactly what Iran wanted to destroy there. In an area the size of a football field, various tents and buildings were severely damaged. Based on old photos, the paper speculates that there could also have been communication systems there.
Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates
Another coastal town in the UAE: Al Ruwais.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
Al Ruwais is an industrial base of the state-owned oil company Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). A little outside there is also said to be US military infrastructure that was damaged by an attack by over 100 rockets. What this is about is not clear. Rumor has itthat a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) anti-missile system was hit. However, this is not confirmed.
The US bases with infrastructure damage
All bases hit by Iranian missiles.image: shuttertstock/watson.ch
With Operation “Epic Rage,” Donald Trump is threatening to beat Iran “to the ground.” The biggest wave of attacks is still to come. Iran has dubbed its response “True Promise.” But the big question remains: How is this all supposed to end?
Video shows US fighter jet crashes in Kuwait
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