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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- New photos obtained by CBS News reveal extensive damage to U.S. military bases and vehicles across the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone attacks, with images provided anonymously by active service members.
- At Prince Sultan Air Force Base in Saudi Arabia, a Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft was severely damaged, with its tail severed and radar system destroyed, while nearby buildings and barracks were hollowed out despite protective barriers.
- Similar destruction was documented at Camp Buehring in Kuwait, a key staging area for U.S. Army troops and equipment, showing widespread damage to infrastructure and armored vehicles.
- A recent Defense Department inspector general report estimated equipment losses from the conflict at up to $3.7 billion, including nearly 60 aircraft, and confirmed Iranian strikes on U.S. bases across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
- The Pentagon has not issued a response to requests for comment regarding the newly revealed damage and the inspector general’s findings.
