Damage from Iranian Strikes on US Bases in the Middle East Documented in Photos
Newly released photos reveal extensive destruction and billions of dollars in equipment losses at American military bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Photographs provided by American military personnel and shared with CBS News have revealed extensive material damage caused by Iranian strikes at US bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Damage to Bases Proved by Photographs
Photographs provided by active-duty military personnel and published have laid bare the severe destruction caused by Iranian attacks at American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The images highlighted a shattered radar jet, as well as flattened trailers and heavily damaged buildings.
Condition of Bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
A destroyed Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft was identified at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Significant destruction and damage were also observed as a result of the attacks at Camp Buehring and Camp Arifjan located in Kuwait.
Details of Pentagon and Budget Reports
A Pentagon inspector general report confirmed that hundreds of buildings and structures were damaged or destroyed at US bases in the Middle East.
The report stated that the total cost of equipment losses reached $3.7 billion.
Congress and Political Developments
A Congressional Budget Office report noted that the total cost of equipment lost in the war was $1.9 billion.
The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would require President Donald Trump to end military actions without congressional approval.