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Never-before-seen photos reveal damage to U.S. bases in Middle East

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Photos sent to CBS News by active service members are revealing the extent of damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East targeted by Iranian strikes.

The visuals come on the heels of a Pentagon report estimating the war has cost more than $33 billion.

Key facts

  • The visuals come on the heels of a Pentagon report estimating the war has cost more than $33 billion.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:20:22 UTC.

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  1. War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 20 people

  2. Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

  3. Never-before-seen photos reveal damage to U.S. bases in Middle East

  4. Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children

  5. Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say

  6. Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

  7. Oil prices fall after U.S. says damaged Saudi pipeline will restart operations in days

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