Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:51pm on 17 Sep 2026,Thursday International
Iranian strikes caused significant damage to three U.S. military facilities in the Gulf, including one base in Saudi Arabia and two in Kuwait, according to images reviewed by CBS News and findings cited by the Pentagon inspector general. The wider attacks damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at U.S. bases across eight Middle Eastern countries, while dozens of American aircraft were also damaged or destroyed. The U.S. Defense Department estimated the war had cost $33.4 billion as of June 29, excluding infrastructure repair expenses. The conflict has also disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and contributed to higher global oil prices.
