CNN investigation cites widespread damage and costly repairs across key military bases Last updated: May 02, 2026 | 09:40 Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including the US, in Doha on February 28, 2026, following a reported Iranian strike. AFP Washington: Iran and its allies have damaged at least 16 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries during the US-Israeli war with Iran starting on February 28, rendering some of those positions virtually unusable, a CNN investigation has found. The damaged facilities constitute the majority of US military sites in the region, according to the CNN report, citing a congressional aide familiar with the damage assessments. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . "There has been a spectrum of assessments," a source said.…