Newly Released Footage Details Iranian Attacks on Kuwaiti U.S. Base

Newly obtained video footage has provided a rare look at Iranian military strikes on Camp Buehring, a primary U.S. staging base in Kuwait, during the opening months of the war. According to CBS News, the footage was captured by an individual on the ground and shows the impact of ballistic missiles and drones, alongside visible damage to military equipment and infrastructure.

Camp Buehring, situated approximately 25 miles from the Iraqi border, served as a significant hub for American forces for over two decades. During the onset of the conflict, the installation faced persistent threats from Iranian missiles and drones, with service members reporting that Iranian F-5 fighter jets also participated in the attacks. An eyewitness speaking to CBS News described the proximity of the aircraft, noting they were close enough to identify pilot gear.

While the Pentagon had previously implemented a "get off the X" strategy—moving approximately 90% of U.S. personnel away from vulnerable bases—a group of more than 100 soldiers remained at the facility. These service members encountered significant logistical challenges, including critically low supplies of .50-caliber ammunition and limited access to defensive assets like Patriot missile batteries. Concerned by the base's vulnerability to mass-casualty events, the remaining personnel eventually evacuated, relocating to temporary forward operating bases in the Kuwaiti desert before moving to other positions in and out of the Middle East.

U.S. officials noted that while no personnel were killed by enemy fire during these events, there were injuries. In a separate incident at a desert location, two soldiers were struck by lightning, resulting in burns and a ruptured eardrum.

Reporting from the Defense Department’s inspector general and the Congressional Research Service has highlighted the broader scope of these engagements, citing Iranian strikes on U.S. positions across several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Although the Pentagon has acknowledged the general strategic shift to move troops away from high-risk zones, U.S. Central Command declined to provide further comment on the specific footage obtained by CBS News.