U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
A recent report indicates that the U.S. lost at least 42 aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, which targeted Iran. The losses include various types of fighter jets and drones, with the total number subject to revision. The Pentagon's cost estimate for military operations in Iran has risen to $29 billion, largely due to increased repair and replacement costs.
- ▪At least 42 U.S. aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran.
- ▪The losses include four F-15E Strike Eagle jets, one F-35A Lightning II, and 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones.
- ▪The Pentagon's cost estimate for military operations in Iran has increased to $29 billion.
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At least 42 U.S. aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28 targeting Iran, according to an official report.The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said. At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'The aircraft losses and damages include four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, one A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, seven KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft, one E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, two MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft, one HH-60W Jolly Green II…
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