Iran strikes cause >$5 B damage to US bases

Iranian Air Force aircraft managed to hit multiple United States bases across the Middle East before being largely neutralized. The attacks caused notable, though not fully quantified, damage to installations in Kuwait, Jordan and other locations. The Department of Defense has indicated it will delay confirming battle damage to avoid providing the enemy with validation of its targeting data. This stance reflects a broader effort to limit intelligence leakage while assessing repair needs. The strikes underscore the heightened risk to US forces in the region.