The Wall Street Journal: Iran’s attacks exposed vulnerabilities of U.S. bases; $13 billion in damage and 42 aircraft destroyed.

Since the start of the “Righteous Anger” operation, Iran has carried out more than 2,000 aerial, missile, and drone attacks on U.S. bases, and has damaged 20 sites in eight countries. The damage inflicted on U.S. equipment and facilities amounts to $13 billion, and 42 aircraft have been destroyed or damaged.

However, the U.S. does not have sufficient readiness to defend its bases. The path facing Congress and the Pentagon is clear: either spend now to protect them, or face a more serious problem in the future.