US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
- Iran's Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran is ready to destroy more US aircraft if military action against Tehran resumes.
- Araghchi claimed Iran's armed forces were the first to shoot down an F-35 and cautioned that renewed conflict would bring many surprises.
- Operation Epic Fury on February 28 resulted in the loss or damage of at least 42 US aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, according to the Congressional Research Service report.
- The Congressional Research Service detailed losses including multiple fighter jets, aerial refueling planes, special operations aircraft, helicopters, and dozens of drones.
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42 American aircraft, including fighter jets, drones, hit during Iran war: Report
A Congressional Research Service report said at least 42 US aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The tally may change, while Pentagon officials said repair and replacement costs have helped push the estimate to USD 29 billion.
US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, in conflict with Iran: Report
The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said the report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
At least 42 US aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran, according to an official Congressional Research Service report.
42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged During Operation Epic Fury Against Iran, Says Congressional Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The report stated that the aircraft included fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and uncrewed aerial systems that were "reportedly lost or damaged in OEF, according to news reports and statements" issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the US Central Command (CENTCOM). World News | 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged During Operation Epic Fury Against Iran, Says Congressional Report.
Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts
Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts Abbas Araghchi said Iran was prepared to destroy more US aircraft if Washington chose to resume military action against Tehran. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces had become “the first to strike down a touted F-35” and warned that any return to war would bring “many more surprises”. Araghchi also pointed to what he said were acknowledged US military losses, citing a recent Cong…
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