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In a report published by NBC News, a different picture emerges from what has been officially circulated about the results of the confrontation between the United States and Iran. The report indicates that the extent of the damage to American military bases in the Middle East was much greater and deeper than the public narrative suggests. According to the report, the Iranian strikes were not just limited attacks, but a focused campaign targeting a wide network of American military bases and facilities in the Gulf countries. These strikes led to the destruction and damage of sensitive military infrastructure, which directly impacted the operational capacity of American forces in the region, as their combat efficiency declined due to the losses of vital equipment and facilities. One of the most notable points highlighted by the report is that some American bases have become almost unusable, forcing forces to redeploy outside these bases and even resort to temporary civilian locations such as hotels and offices, reflecting the extent of the pressure on the American military infrastructure in the region. The report also sheds light on a sensitive issue related to information management, indicating that the extent of the damage and losses is being downplayed or not fully disclosed to the public. This concealment is part of an effort to maintain an image of strength and deterrence, especially amid a parallel media war in which each side attempts to control the narrative as much as they control the battlefield. Additionally, the report mentioned that an Iranian F-5 Tiger fighter penetrated the air defenses of one of the bases and carried out strikes inside it. Iran released a video documenting the incident involving F-4 Phantom fighters on March 1st.