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Images Show Extensive Damage From Iranian Strikes on US Bases
New photographs show that Iranian attacks damaged several American military bases in the Middle East.
The pictures include a destroyed aircraft, torn tents, and damaged trailers.
The photographs came from bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
A government watchdog said many more buildings and facilities were damaged across the region.
It also said dozens of American aircraft were badly damaged or destroyed.
The military operation cost about $33.4 billion during the period covered by the report.
Most of that money was spent on missiles and other ammunition.
The report said some weapons supplies are becoming low.
President Donald Trump has said that American ammunition supplies are very strong.
The United States and Israel said their attacks on Iran were intended to prevent it from obtaining nuclear capabilities, while Iran has denied seeking that goal.
Photographs from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait show a destroyed aircraft, damaged tents, and compromised military trailers at US installations.
A Pentagon inspector general report said hundreds of buildings and facilities across eight countries were damaged or destroyed.
The report said dozens of US military aircraft were heavily damaged or destroyed during the exchanges.
Operation Epic Fury cost an estimated $33.4 billion between February 28 and June 30, including $22.3 billion for munitions.
The inspector general reported shortages in some weapons inventories, while President Donald Trump has described US ammunition supplies as virtually unlimited.
- Who
- United States forces, Iranian forces, Israel, President Donald Trump, and the Pentagon inspector general are central to the report.
- What
- Photographs and a government assessment revealed extensive damage to US military bases, aircraft, buildings, and equipment from Iranian missile and drone strikes.
- Where
- US installations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan were identified as affected.
- When
- The military actions began on February 28; the reported campaign costs cover February 28 through June 30, and the inspector general assessment was published the previous week.
- Why
- The United States and Israel said their offensive aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities; Iran retaliated against US military assets and moved to restrict navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Official assurances
Inspector General Findings
Weapons availability
Official assurances
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said US ammunition supplies remain virtually unlimited and has dismissed concerns about depleted reserves.
Inspector General Findings
The Pentagon inspector general reported growing shortages in some ordnance inventories after months of combat operations.
Public disclosure of damage
Official assurances
The article says much of the damage had not been communicated publicly, and military communications policies restricted service members from speaking openly.
Inspector General Findings
Photographs supplied to CBS News and the inspector general’s assessment indicated extensive damage to bases, buildings, aircraft, and equipment.
Purpose of the offensive
Official assurances
The United States and Israel said their military action was intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
Inspector General Findings
Iranian authorities have repeatedly denied pursuing that ambition and responded with strikes on US military assets.
Key facts
- Estimated campaign cost
- $33.4 billion between February 28 and June 30
- Munitions spending
- Approximately $22.3 billion
- Reported damage
- Hundreds of buildings and related facilities damaged or destroyed
- Aircraft losses
- Dozens of US military aircraft heavily damaged or destroyed
- Affected countries
- Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan
- Operation name
- Operation Epic Fury
- Energy corridor
- The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global petroleum shipments
Quotes
An anonymous American service member
An active-duty United States service member who provided images to CBS News anonymously.
“This is major damage to our bases that hasn’t been communicated to the American public.”
republicworld.com
“We’re standing there with our eyes closed getting punched in the face.”
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