Over 100 Civilian Casualties & Underreported War Costs: How Official Narrativ…
Verdict: False
### Topic
Over 100 Civilian Casualties & Underreported War Costs: How Official Narratives Obscure US-Iran Conflict's True Impact
### Summary
The renewed US-Iran conflict, reignited on February 28, 2026, involves a complex interplay of military actions, diplomatic efforts, and significant civilian impact. While official statements from the US and Israel cite goals of degrading Iran's nuclear program and promoting human rights, external reports highlight substantial civilian casualties and discrepancies in reported military costs, exposing a divergence between stated objectives and on-the-ground realities.
### Body
The conflict centered on Iran, initiated by the United States and Israel, commenced on February 28, 2026, with its opening salvo targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded swiftly, launching retaliatory missile and drone strikes against U.S. embassies, military installations, and oil infrastructure, including vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, across the Middle East. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was reached in June 2026, ostensibly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and conclude the Iran war. However, Iran continued to threaten and attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to assert hegemonic control and collect fees, firing at multiple ships, including three commercial vessels, on July 6–7, 2026. On July 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the truce over, leading U.S. forces to intensify attacks on Iranian assets, conducting approximately 300 strikes on about 140 targets over the following week. The U.S. Navy reimposed its blockade on ships passing through Iranian ports on July 14, 2026.
Escalation continued with two U.S. service members killed during strikes on a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17, 2026. The following day, July 18, 2026, Iranian officials announced the suspension of Iran's commitments under the June 2026 memorandum of understanding, and one U.S. soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone. As of July 19, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three American fatalities and one missing service member from the combined Jordan and Iraq incidents. The UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern over the resurgence of hostilities and renewed escalation across the Middle East on July 20, 2026, emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilians. The U.S. military completed its ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran on July 20, 2026, and its 11th consecutive night by July 21, 2026. The U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide caution advisory on July 21, 2026, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to heightened tensions. The Pentagon announced on July 21, 2026, that the number of U.S. military casualties from Iranian attacks had risen to nearly 100 over the preceding two weeks.
The conflict's financial toll on the United States reached $37.5 billion as of July 21, 2026, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Eighteen American service members are believed to have been killed since the start of the Iran war. The U.S. military had redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one while enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as of July 21, 2026. On July 22, 2026, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that if the United States attacks Iran's nuclear and other sensitive sites, Tehran will expand its strikes to target U.S. and its allies' interests across the region. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike an Iranian nuclear facility, reportedly located beneath a mountain in the central province of Isfahan, 'pretty soon.' Iran launched a new wave of drone strikes on July 22, 2026, targeting U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, hitting ammunition depots and logistical equipment at Camp Doha, and radar systems at Ali Al Salem Air Base and Bubiyan Island. The Jordanian Army intercepted four Iranian missiles on July 22, 2026, with two others falling in remote, uninhabited areas, causing no human casualties or material damage. The 1949 Geneva Conventions on humanitarian conduct in war explicitly prohibit attacks on sites considered essential for civilians.
The United States and Israel initiated the conflict on February 28, 2026, with stated goals including degrading Iran's nuclear program and replacing the current Iranian government with one that respects human rights. U.S. forces conducted over 300 strikes on approximately 140 targets in July 2026, explicitly described as punishment for Iran's attacks on ships and U.S. service members. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) asserted that its assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure, with the objective of degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump has vociferously defended the war, comparing U.S. casualties to those in previous conflicts and stating that Iranian attacks demonstrated 'how bad' Iran was, thereby justifying the U.S. response. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan as 'one leaked through,' asserting that 'almost all the missiles' were shot down, a narrative aimed at minimizing perceived defense failures. President Trump further suggested that 'other operators' at the base in Jordan 'let something through' regarding the missile interception failure, deflecting responsibility from U.S. systems or personnel. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that Iran has been left in its weakest military position in decades following U.S. strikes, a claim intended to project military success and validate the aggressive posture. CENTCOM consistently reiterates that its strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.
The official narrative of targeted military action is sharply contradicted by multiple reports and intelligence assessments. Human Rights Watch estimates that over 100 civilians, predominantly children, were killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school in southern Iran on February 28, 2026, for which neither Israel nor the U.S. has taken accountability, representing a significant structural information gap regarding civilian casualties. Furthermore, U.S. and/or Israeli attacks have reportedly targeted cultural heritage sites in Iran (unverified claim), raising concerns about violations of international humanitarian law. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the U.S. of employing tactics reminiscent of ISIS by targeting civilian infrastructure, including the Darkhovin nuclear site (which is under IAEA safeguards and intended for electricity generation) and a watchtower in Chabahar. Baqaei explicitly stated that attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities constitute 'a blatant violation of all international rules' and criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) silence on these attacks, highlighting a potential institutional failure. International bodies have voiced alarm; UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized that 'immediate de-escalation is essential' and that 'the protection of civilians and civilian objects is critical,' including vital infrastructure like hospitals and water supplies. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported that several power generation and water desalination plants were attacked, triggering fires and deactivating multiple power generation units, directly contradicting claims of purely military targeting. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) also called for immediate de-escalation across the Middle East and the protection of civilians and healthcare, in line with international humanitarian law. The U.S. strategy of expanding airstrikes to civilian infrastructure, particularly bridges, to pressure Iran into negotiations is called into question by Iran's continuing lethal missile barrages, suggesting a fundamental flaw in strategic effectiveness.
Intelligence assessments suggest that Iran's government is unlikely to be significantly impacted or soften its negotiating position due to new rounds of U.S. military strikes, leading to an indefinite stalemate (unverified claim). Domestically, the war is deeply unpopular in the U.S., and continued escalation poses political risks for President Trump without guaranteeing military success. Democratic lawmakers have demanded an immediate end to the renewed hostilities following the deaths of U.S. service members, indicating significant political friction. Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses a 'problem' for the U.S. military, as Iranian precision-guided munitions have repeatedly evaded or penetrated Jordanian and U.S. missile defense systems, exposing critical military capability limitations. The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan was hit twice in a 48-hour period prior to the deadly strike on July 17, resulting in direct hits that wounded dozens of U.S. personnel, directly contradicting Secretary of State Rubio's 'one leaked through' assertion and highlighting systemic vulnerabilities. Iranian state media released satellite imagery purporting to show destroyed MQ-9 Reaper airframes, a devastated officer housing block, and a burned-out fighter jet hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (unverified claim, but presented as visual evidence).
Economically, two Democratic sources and a third source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the actual cost of the Iran war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate, as it does not include costs such as military construction for damaged U.S. bases, revealing a structural information gap regarding the true financial burden. Senator Gary Peters (D) of Michigan publicly called the Iran war a failure during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, further underscoring domestic opposition. An unnamed Iranian security official warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, along with the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, should be evacuated immediately if the United States struck civilian infrastructure in Iran (stakeholder assertion), highlighting the broader economic self-interest at play. Mojtaba Yousefi, a member of Iran's parliament, stated that Israel and Persian Gulf states were more vulnerable than Iran if infrastructure became a target (stakeholder assertion). The effectiveness of the U.S. redeployment of some forces from Gulf bases to locations further from Iranian territory has been questioned, as it has not prevented lethal strikes, indicating a strategic miscalculation. The dramatic decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially compounded by Houthi actions to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, would greatly increase world oil prices and threaten the global economy, exposing the profound economic stakes for all parties.
### Verification
The text highlights discrepancies between official statements and reports from international bodies and human rights organizations. Human Rights Watch provides estimates of civilian casualties (over 100, predominantly children) from a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school, for which neither country has taken accountability, directly contradicting official narratives of targeted military action. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported attacks on several power generation and water desalination plants, which contradicts claims of purely military targeting. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) silence on attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities under its safeguards. Additionally, CBS News sources suggest the actual cost of the war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate provided by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
### Supplement
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, initiated by the United States and Israel, with an opening salvo targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was reached in June 2026 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and conclude the Iran war, but Iran later suspended its commitments. The 1949 Geneva Conventions, which explicitly prohibit attacks on sites considered essential for civilians, are a relevant international legal framework. The broader economic context includes the potential for dramatic declines in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which would greatly increase world oil prices and threaten the global economy.
### Evidence
* U.S. military completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes by [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide caution advisory on [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* Pentagon announced U.S. military casualties from Iranian attacks had risen to nearly 100 over the preceding two weeks by [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the conflict's financial toll on the United States reached $37.5 billion as of [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. military redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one while enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as of [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* Human Rights Watch estimates over 100 civilians, predominantly children, were killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school in southern Iran on February 28, 2026.
* Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported attacks on several power generation and water desalination plants.
* UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern over hostilities on July 20, 2026.
* UN World Health Organization (WHO) called for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilians and healthcare.
* Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the U.S. of targeting civilian infrastructure, including the Darkhovin nuclear site and a watchtower in Chabahar.
* Two Democratic sources and a third source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the actual cost of the Iran war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate.
* Senator Gary Peters (D) of Michigan publicly called the Iran war a failure during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
* Iranian state media released satellite imagery purporting to show destroyed MQ-9 Reaper airframes, a devastated officer housing block, and a burned-out fighter jet hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
* Unnamed Iranian security official warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, along with the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, should be evacuated immediately if the United States struck civilian infrastructure in Iran.
* Mojtaba Yousefi, a member of Iran's parliament, stated that Israel and Persian Gulf states were more vulnerable than Iran if infrastructure became a target.
Over 100 Civilian Casualties & Underreported War Costs: How Official Narratives Obscure US-Iran Conflict's True Impact
### Summary
The renewed US-Iran conflict, reignited on February 28, 2026, involves a complex interplay of military actions, diplomatic efforts, and significant civilian impact. While official statements from the US and Israel cite goals of degrading Iran's nuclear program and promoting human rights, external reports highlight substantial civilian casualties and discrepancies in reported military costs, exposing a divergence between stated objectives and on-the-ground realities.
### Body
The conflict centered on Iran, initiated by the United States and Israel, commenced on February 28, 2026, with its opening salvo targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran responded swiftly, launching retaliatory missile and drone strikes against U.S. embassies, military installations, and oil infrastructure, including vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, across the Middle East. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was reached in June 2026, ostensibly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and conclude the Iran war. However, Iran continued to threaten and attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to assert hegemonic control and collect fees, firing at multiple ships, including three commercial vessels, on July 6–7, 2026. On July 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the truce over, leading U.S. forces to intensify attacks on Iranian assets, conducting approximately 300 strikes on about 140 targets over the following week. The U.S. Navy reimposed its blockade on ships passing through Iranian ports on July 14, 2026.
Escalation continued with two U.S. service members killed during strikes on a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17, 2026. The following day, July 18, 2026, Iranian officials announced the suspension of Iran's commitments under the June 2026 memorandum of understanding, and one U.S. soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone. As of July 19, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three American fatalities and one missing service member from the combined Jordan and Iraq incidents. The UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern over the resurgence of hostilities and renewed escalation across the Middle East on July 20, 2026, emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilians. The U.S. military completed its ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran on July 20, 2026, and its 11th consecutive night by July 21, 2026. The U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide caution advisory on July 21, 2026, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to heightened tensions. The Pentagon announced on July 21, 2026, that the number of U.S. military casualties from Iranian attacks had risen to nearly 100 over the preceding two weeks.
The conflict's financial toll on the United States reached $37.5 billion as of July 21, 2026, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Eighteen American service members are believed to have been killed since the start of the Iran war. The U.S. military had redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one while enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as of July 21, 2026. On July 22, 2026, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that if the United States attacks Iran's nuclear and other sensitive sites, Tehran will expand its strikes to target U.S. and its allies' interests across the region. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike an Iranian nuclear facility, reportedly located beneath a mountain in the central province of Isfahan, 'pretty soon.' Iran launched a new wave of drone strikes on July 22, 2026, targeting U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, hitting ammunition depots and logistical equipment at Camp Doha, and radar systems at Ali Al Salem Air Base and Bubiyan Island. The Jordanian Army intercepted four Iranian missiles on July 22, 2026, with two others falling in remote, uninhabited areas, causing no human casualties or material damage. The 1949 Geneva Conventions on humanitarian conduct in war explicitly prohibit attacks on sites considered essential for civilians.
The United States and Israel initiated the conflict on February 28, 2026, with stated goals including degrading Iran's nuclear program and replacing the current Iranian government with one that respects human rights. U.S. forces conducted over 300 strikes on approximately 140 targets in July 2026, explicitly described as punishment for Iran's attacks on ships and U.S. service members. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) asserted that its assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure, with the objective of degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump has vociferously defended the war, comparing U.S. casualties to those in previous conflicts and stating that Iranian attacks demonstrated 'how bad' Iran was, thereby justifying the U.S. response. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan as 'one leaked through,' asserting that 'almost all the missiles' were shot down, a narrative aimed at minimizing perceived defense failures. President Trump further suggested that 'other operators' at the base in Jordan 'let something through' regarding the missile interception failure, deflecting responsibility from U.S. systems or personnel. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that Iran has been left in its weakest military position in decades following U.S. strikes, a claim intended to project military success and validate the aggressive posture. CENTCOM consistently reiterates that its strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.
The official narrative of targeted military action is sharply contradicted by multiple reports and intelligence assessments. Human Rights Watch estimates that over 100 civilians, predominantly children, were killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school in southern Iran on February 28, 2026, for which neither Israel nor the U.S. has taken accountability, representing a significant structural information gap regarding civilian casualties. Furthermore, U.S. and/or Israeli attacks have reportedly targeted cultural heritage sites in Iran (unverified claim), raising concerns about violations of international humanitarian law. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the U.S. of employing tactics reminiscent of ISIS by targeting civilian infrastructure, including the Darkhovin nuclear site (which is under IAEA safeguards and intended for electricity generation) and a watchtower in Chabahar. Baqaei explicitly stated that attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities constitute 'a blatant violation of all international rules' and criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) silence on these attacks, highlighting a potential institutional failure. International bodies have voiced alarm; UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized that 'immediate de-escalation is essential' and that 'the protection of civilians and civilian objects is critical,' including vital infrastructure like hospitals and water supplies. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported that several power generation and water desalination plants were attacked, triggering fires and deactivating multiple power generation units, directly contradicting claims of purely military targeting. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) also called for immediate de-escalation across the Middle East and the protection of civilians and healthcare, in line with international humanitarian law. The U.S. strategy of expanding airstrikes to civilian infrastructure, particularly bridges, to pressure Iran into negotiations is called into question by Iran's continuing lethal missile barrages, suggesting a fundamental flaw in strategic effectiveness.
Intelligence assessments suggest that Iran's government is unlikely to be significantly impacted or soften its negotiating position due to new rounds of U.S. military strikes, leading to an indefinite stalemate (unverified claim). Domestically, the war is deeply unpopular in the U.S., and continued escalation poses political risks for President Trump without guaranteeing military success. Democratic lawmakers have demanded an immediate end to the renewed hostilities following the deaths of U.S. service members, indicating significant political friction. Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses a 'problem' for the U.S. military, as Iranian precision-guided munitions have repeatedly evaded or penetrated Jordanian and U.S. missile defense systems, exposing critical military capability limitations. The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan was hit twice in a 48-hour period prior to the deadly strike on July 17, resulting in direct hits that wounded dozens of U.S. personnel, directly contradicting Secretary of State Rubio's 'one leaked through' assertion and highlighting systemic vulnerabilities. Iranian state media released satellite imagery purporting to show destroyed MQ-9 Reaper airframes, a devastated officer housing block, and a burned-out fighter jet hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (unverified claim, but presented as visual evidence).
Economically, two Democratic sources and a third source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the actual cost of the Iran war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate, as it does not include costs such as military construction for damaged U.S. bases, revealing a structural information gap regarding the true financial burden. Senator Gary Peters (D) of Michigan publicly called the Iran war a failure during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, further underscoring domestic opposition. An unnamed Iranian security official warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, along with the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, should be evacuated immediately if the United States struck civilian infrastructure in Iran (stakeholder assertion), highlighting the broader economic self-interest at play. Mojtaba Yousefi, a member of Iran's parliament, stated that Israel and Persian Gulf states were more vulnerable than Iran if infrastructure became a target (stakeholder assertion). The effectiveness of the U.S. redeployment of some forces from Gulf bases to locations further from Iranian territory has been questioned, as it has not prevented lethal strikes, indicating a strategic miscalculation. The dramatic decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially compounded by Houthi actions to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, would greatly increase world oil prices and threaten the global economy, exposing the profound economic stakes for all parties.
### Verification
The text highlights discrepancies between official statements and reports from international bodies and human rights organizations. Human Rights Watch provides estimates of civilian casualties (over 100, predominantly children) from a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school, for which neither country has taken accountability, directly contradicting official narratives of targeted military action. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported attacks on several power generation and water desalination plants, which contradicts claims of purely military targeting. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) silence on attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities under its safeguards. Additionally, CBS News sources suggest the actual cost of the war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate provided by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
### Supplement
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, initiated by the United States and Israel, with an opening salvo targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was reached in June 2026 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and conclude the Iran war, but Iran later suspended its commitments. The 1949 Geneva Conventions, which explicitly prohibit attacks on sites considered essential for civilians, are a relevant international legal framework. The broader economic context includes the potential for dramatic declines in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which would greatly increase world oil prices and threaten the global economy.
### Evidence
* U.S. military completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes by [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide caution advisory on [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* Pentagon announced U.S. military casualties from Iranian attacks had risen to nearly 100 over the preceding two weeks by [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the conflict's financial toll on the United States reached $37.5 billion as of [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* U.S. military redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one while enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as of [July 21, 2026](https://www.10things.news/p/10-things-global-news-21st-july-2026).
* Human Rights Watch estimates over 100 civilians, predominantly children, were killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack on a school in southern Iran on February 28, 2026.
* Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported attacks on several power generation and water desalination plants.
* UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern over hostilities on July 20, 2026.
* UN World Health Organization (WHO) called for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilians and healthcare.
* Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the U.S. of targeting civilian infrastructure, including the Darkhovin nuclear site and a watchtower in Chabahar.
* Two Democratic sources and a third source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the actual cost of the Iran war is significantly higher than the $37.5 billion estimate.
* Senator Gary Peters (D) of Michigan publicly called the Iran war a failure during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
* Iranian state media released satellite imagery purporting to show destroyed MQ-9 Reaper airframes, a devastated officer housing block, and a burned-out fighter jet hangar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
* Unnamed Iranian security official warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, along with the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, should be evacuated immediately if the United States struck civilian infrastructure in Iran.
* Mojtaba Yousefi, a member of Iran's parliament, stated that Israel and Persian Gulf states were more vulnerable than Iran if infrastructure became a target.