40-day war costs Iran up to $145b

Iran has suffered extensive economic and infrastructure damage during the 40-day conflict, with total losses estimated at $140–145 billion, according to media reports.

The conflict, involving attacks by Israel and the United States, severely impacted key installations including factories, power plants, airports, and bridges, leaving a large number of people unemployed, reports Washingto Post.

Citing a report by Al Arabiya based on information from the Jerusalem Post, the losses amount to nearly Tk 18 lakh crore in Bangladeshi currency.

Head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society Pirhossein Kolivand said more than 125,000 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged during the conflict. Of these, around 100,000 residential homes were partially or completely destroyed.

In addition, about 23,500 commercial establishments were targeted in the attacks.

The healthcare sector also suffered major setbacks, with 339 hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, and emergency centres either destroyed or rendered inoperable.

The education sector faced significant damage as well, with at least 32 universities and 857 schools affected. Around 20 Red Crescent facilities were also destroyed.

Military infrastructure was also heavily hit. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal, four major ballistic missile production facilities—located in Khojir, Parchin, Hakimiyeh, and Shahrud—along with 29 launch sites, were severely damaged.

Overall, the conflict is believed to have had a profound impact on Iran’s economy and infrastructure.