Congressional Report Says 81 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War
A nonpartisan congressional research office's tally includes dozens of drones and multiple fighter jets as the operation's costs continue to mount.
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A document from a nonpartisan congressional research office shows that 81 United States aircraft were lost or damaged during the course of the war with Iran, according to Anadolu Agency.
The tally includes 45 drones along with multiple fighter jets, the document shows, though it does not specify models or the circumstances of each loss. The figures represent one of the more detailed public accountings to date of US aircraft losses sustained during the conflict.
The research office's count is described as nonpartisan, and the document reportedly compiles combat casualty figures as part of a broader examination of the operation's costs. Lawmakers have increasingly sought data on both the financial and material toll of the conflict as it continues.
The report did not include comparable figures on personnel casualties or a full breakdown of associated costs in the portion cited. It remains unclear whether additional details will be released as part of further congressional review.
The disclosure comes as the war's broader economic and military costs continue to draw scrutiny from US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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- 81 US aircraft lost or damaged during Iran war, congressional document shows — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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