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Majority of US military sites in Middle East damaged by Iran, CNN investigation reveals

Published 12:00 AM EDT, Fri May 1, 2026

Majority of US military sites in Middle East damaged by Iran, CNN investigation reveals

At least 16 American military sites have been damaged in Iranian strikes, making up the majority of US positions in the Middle East, a new CNN investigation can reveal. The damage includes high-value targets, raising questions about America’s footprint in the region. CNN’s Tamara Qiblawi reports.

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