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US Loses $3.3 Billion in Iran War as 81 Aircraft Destroyed
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News18•07-10-2026, 17:14
US Loses $3.3 Billion in Iran War as 81 Aircraft Destroyed
- •A US Congress report revealed that America lost 81 military aircraft and high-tech drones worth $3.3 billion during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
- •The heavy losses include advanced aircraft such as F-35A Lightning II fighters, E-3 Sentry surveillance planes, and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones.
- •The report shockingly highlights that US forces suffered from friendly fire incidents in Kuwait and devastating Iranian airstrikes at a Jordanian air base.
- •The US military's ammunition and weapon expenditure surged by $6.4 billion in just 30 to 40 days, reaching a total of $28.1 billion.
- •The massive destruction and soaring costs have sparked severe criticism of Donald Trump's war policies from opposition leaders.
Key Questions Answered
According to a US Congress report, America lost approximately 81 military aircraft and high-tech drones during 'Operation Epic Fury' in the war with Iran, resulting in a devastation cost of about $3.3 billion.
The lost equipment includes 12 F-15E Strike Eagle jets, one F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter, 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, an E-3 Sentry AWACS plane, aerial refueling tankers, helicopters, and several uncrewed drones.
On March 2, 2026, three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait due to friendly fire, while another was downed over Iran in April. Additionally, Iranian airstrikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan severely damaged eight more F-15E jets.
