‘Getting punched in the face’: Photos reveal aftermath of Iran strikes on US bases
Leaked photos obtained by CBS News show significant damage to US military bases in the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone strikes. The images contradict official characterizations of the attacks as minor, revealing extensive destruction of aircraft and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The report raises serious questions about the transparency of military reporting and the vulnerability of US assets in the Middle East.
New photos exclusively obtained by CBS News are helping ascertain the devastating level of damage caused to multiple US bases across the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone attacks.The photos were provided to CBS News by active-duty US service members who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing strict military restrictions on media access.“This is major damage to our bases that hasn’t been communicated to the American public,” one deployed service member told CBS News. “We’re standing there with our eyes closed getting punched in the face.”A photo taken at Prince Sultan Air Force Base in Saudi Arabia, shows a direct hit on the rear section of a Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft. Its tail was severed from the charred fuselage, which housed a rotating radar system used for collecting airborne intelligence.Photos from the base also showed buildings and barracks gutted by the attacks.
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