The Associated Press on the heavy damage of the United States following Iran's response to the attacks/ 26 military bases were destroyed in an analysis of Iran's response to the American attack, the Associated Press added: Iran's attacks on more than 24 American bases in the Middle East focused on early warning systems before targeting aircraft and buildings. This solution led to several billion dollars worth of damage to American equipment. Associated Press findings show that as of August, more than 115 attacks by Iranian-backed drones or missiles have damaged or destroyed structures at 26 military bases and other locations containing American equipment.