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During the 2026 Iran war, Iranian missiles and drones struck multiple U.S. embassies across the Middle East — in Riyadh, Kuwait, Baghdad, and Dubai — causing structural damage, destroying air-defense systems, and hitting a CIA station. Official statements consistently characterized the damage as "limited" or "minor," but internal State Department alerts, satellite imagery, and independent reporting reveal a pattern of understatement that mirrors the Pentagon's broader approach to casualty figures throughout the conflict.