CBS Report: Iranian attacks on US bases caused ‘major damage’ not disclosed to public

According to a CBS News report, Iranian drone and missile attacks on US military positions across the Middle East have inflicted extensive damage on buildings, vehicles, and at least one highly specialized surveillance aircraft. A deployed US service member told the outlet that the full scale of the destruction has not been communicated to the American public, expressing frustration over the vulnerability of forces in the region. Images from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia show severe damage to a Boeing E-3 Sentry, which had its tail severed after a direct hit. The aircraft is critical for airborne radar and military coordination. Furthermore, a report by the Pentagon’s inspector general confirms that US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan have sustained damage. The Department of Defense estimates that the loss in equipment from these attacks totals approximately $3.7 billion.