The Pentagon's cover-up of the damage caused by Iran's attacks on American bases US Senator Chris Murphy criticized the Pentagon for hiding the extent of the damage caused by Iran's attacks on American bases in the Middle East. Murphy, who traveled to Qatar and Saudi Arabia in October, said he personally did not receive permission to enter Qatar's military facilities, which had previously been targets of Iran. He asked the US War Department to clarify the true extent of the damage. This senator said at the Middle East Institute think tank meeting in Washington: This is a completely clear cover-up. They don't want the American people to be aware of the damage done to these bases and they don't want members of Congress to have the opportunity to speak directly to the commanders of the American military and forces in the region.