Over 3,200 US Casualties and Major Equipment Losses in First Week of War

A senior Iranian intelligence official has revealed detailed estimates of American military losses in the region during the first seven days of the ongoing conflict, speaking exclusively to a Press TV correspondent.

According to the official, intelligence from extra-regional sources provided Iran with a comprehensive assessment of US human and material losses resulting from Iranian retaliatory operations since February 28.

The findings highlight a significant depletion of air defense stockpiles for both the United States and Israel, a development described as “very serious” by the official.

The report states that at least 200 US military personnel were killed, with over 3,000 wounded during the first week alone.

Material losses were also substantial. The official said the US lost 150 missile launch platforms, 23 Patriot air defense systems, and 37 aircraft and helicopters. In total, 43 percent of US weapons stockpiles were reportedly destroyed.

The conflict began on February 28 with the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with other top-ranking military commanders, described by Iranian officials as a “cowardly act of aggression.”

In the same initial wave, nearly 170 schoolchildren were killed after an elementary school in southern Iran was targeted by what Iran describes as the US-Israeli war coalition.

In retaliation, Iranian forces have launched 58 waves of Operation True Promise 4, striking Israeli military sites in the occupied territories as well as US military bases across the region.

While US and Israeli officials have not commented on the scale of the damage, independent media and analysts estimate the losses to amount to tens of billions of dollars. Reports suggest Iranian precision missile strikes have nearly destroyed US-Israeli defense systems and radars, prompting Tel Aviv to request additional military aid from Washington, which is reportedly seeking support from regional allies.