International Desk: Newly released images by CBS News provide a stark visual account of the extensive damage inflicted on U.S. military positions across the Middle East due to Iranian missile and drone strikes. These exclusive photos, shared by active service members under anonymity due to strict military media regulations, reveal a troubling reality that has not been adequately conveyed to the American public.
One service member expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, “This is major damage to our bases that hasn’t been communicated to the American public. We’re standing there with our eyes closed getting punched in the face.” The images depict significant destruction, including a Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Force Base in Saudi Arabia, which suffered a direct hit that severed its tail from the fuselage, crucial for midair intelligence operations.
Further photographs from the base illustrate hollowed-out buildings and barracks, juxtaposed against seemingly intact cement “T-wall” structures, which were once deemed essential for protection against ground attacks but proved inadequate against aerial threats.
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Similar devastation was observed at Camp Buehring in Kuwait, a key staging area for U.S. Army operations. The Defense Department’s inspector general recently reported equipment losses totaling up to $3.7 billion, including nearly 60 aircraft, highlighting the severity of the Iranian strikes on U.S. bases across the region.
The service member emphasized the alarming nature of these attacks, stating, “These are not ‘squirters’ getting through.” This comment references the terminology used by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a deadly attack on Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait, which resulted in the loss of six U.S. troops. The sentiment reflects a growing concern that U.S. bases are not being adequately defended, leading to their systematic destruction.
