Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

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Sep 16 Evening

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BBC News - World13h ago

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

Photos reveal extensive damage at US military sites across the Middle East resulting from Iranian attacks. A Pentagon watchdog report found that Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan. The report also indicated equipment losses totaling $3.7 billion, with dozens of US aircraft destroyed or damaged, including five refuelling aircraft on the ground in Saudi Arabia. A former national security official suggested these images indicate inadequate US defenses and potential assistance to Iran from adversaries like China and Russia in targeting. The damage was reported in the months following the start of the conflict.

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Al Jazeera17h ago

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

A Congressional Budget Office report states the US war on Iran has cost $38 billion, with an additional $3 billion monthly if it continues. This conflict, launched by President Trump alongside Israel on February 28, has strained US munitions stockpiles and is fueling inflation, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining under Iranian blockade. A separate Pentagon watchdog report corroborated significant US losses, including depleted weapons and damage to facilities, contradicting administration claims of ample supplies. Rising energy costs and the war's strategic setbacks are expected to negatively impact Trump in the upcoming midterm elections. Opposition to the war is growing in Congress, with some Republicans joining Democrats in voting to end the conflict, though it faces likely failure in the Senate and a potential presidential veto.

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Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan.

— Pentagon's watchdog report

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Equipment losses from Iranian strikes have totalled $3.7bn.

— Pentagon's watchdog report

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Dozens of US aircraft were destroyed or damaged in the months after the war began.

— Pentagon's watchdog report

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Five refuelling aircraft were damaged or destroyed on the ground in Saudi Arabia by Iranian munitions.

— Pentagon's watchdog report

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America had not adequately prepared its defences against Iranian attacks.

— Brian Katulis

Sep 16 Morning

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report

A nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report indicates that the ongoing six-month war in Iran has cost $38 billion and is projected to increase inflation by 0.5 percentage points in early 2027. The conflict is also depleting U.S. munitions stockpiles, with replenishment potentially taking up to five years. The report, requested by a House Budget Committee Democrat, highlights the significant financial burden on taxpayers and the human toll of the war. This comes as the Trump administration faces criticism for the war, which has disrupted global energy markets and contributed to rising prices ahead of midterm elections. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously estimated the war's cost similarly and urged an increase in the military budget.

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The US war on Iran is increasing inflation and straining US munitions stockpiles, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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The cost of the six-month war has reached $38bn and is expected to rise by $3bn per month.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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Donald Trump’s disastrous war in Iran has already taken the lives of brave American servicemembers and left others wounded.

— Brendan Boyle

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The war is projected to increase inflation by 0.5 percentage points in the first three months of 2027.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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Replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

Sep 15 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Iran war cost US $38bn and significantly depleted missile stockpile, report finds

A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report estimates the war in Iran has cost the US at least $38 billion and significantly depleted its defensive missile stockpile, potentially requiring five years to rebuild. This spending primarily covers munitions, with missile defense interceptors being a major driver. The conflict has also damaged US bases in the region and contributed to inflation by disrupting oil shipments. The Pentagon's own inspector general previously reported $33.4 billion in total spending through June 30, citing strategic inventory shortfalls and industrial bottlenecks for resupply. The CBO report, requested by Congressman Brendan Boyle, highlights that continued conflict could add $3 billion per month to the cost.

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The war in Iran has cost the US at least $38bn and left its stockpile of defensive missiles so depleted it could take five years to rebuild.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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The US spent $22.3bn on munitions alone through June 30, with total spending at $33.4bn.

— Pentagon's inspector general

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Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Jordan.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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Rebuilding the US stockpile of Patriot, Thaad and Navy interceptors would probably take at least five years, even if production was increased.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

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The war has driven up inflation.

— Congressional Budget Office (CBO)