What happened
Newly obtained footage shows the Iranian attack on a major U.S. military base in Kuwait, Camp Buehring, at the beginning of the war with Iran seven months ago. The videos, recorded by a person on the ground, capture the moments of impact and the explosive aftermath of ballistic missiles, drones, and Iranian F-5 fighter jets. The attacks caused damage to buildings and military equipment.
American forces at the base faced significant challenges, including running critically low on .50-caliber ammunition. Most of the roughly 7,000 troops at the base were moved elsewhere as part of the Pentagon's plan to relocate troops away from vulnerable positions. However, a group of over 100 soldiers stayed behind and feared the base was ill-equipped to handle a mass-casualty event.
The service members eventually abandoned the base, packing up their equipment and moving to remote locations in the Kuwaiti desert. These locations became forward operating bases where the soldiers remained indefinitely. Although no one was killed by enemy fire, several soldiers were injured, including two who were struck by lightning in desert sandstorms.
The incident has raised questions about the availability of ammunition and other equipment during the war. A senior Army official confirmed concerns about the availability of .50 caliber ammunition and other munitions. The Defense Department's inspector general has released a report on the war with Iran, revealing equipment losses worth up to $3.7 billion, including nearly 60 aircraft.
