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US Has Lost or Damaged Up to $3.3 Billion Worth of Aircraft in Iran War: Report

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The losses come amid growing concerns about the escalating cost of the war, which has exceeded seven months.

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  1. New York Post

    US military has lost 81 planes, drones and helicopters worth $3.3 billion in Iran war: report (opens New York Post)

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    The US has lost at least 81 US military aircraft since the war in Iran began, a loss totaling as much as $3.3 billion, according to a new Congressional Research Service report.

  2. Fox News

    Cost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doubles (opens Fox News)

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    At least 81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, including F-15E Strike Eagles, an F-35A and dozens of MQ-9 Reapers.

  3. The Hill

    81 US military aircraft, drones damaged during Iran war: Report (opens The Hill)

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    At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the war against Iran began early this year, according to a new report prepared for members of Congress. The Monday report, produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), showed the military has sustained losses…

  4. Military Times

    US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report (opens Military Times)

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    81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.

  5. KVIA El Paso

    US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The United States military has had 81 aircraft destroyed or damaged in the war with Iran, a Congressional Research Service report released this week says.The number includes both airplanes and helicopters as well as drones, with the MQ-9 Reaper drone – used for intelligen…

  6. Insider

    More than 80 US military aircraft have been damaged so far in the Iran war. Equipment losses could be over $3.3 billion. (opens Insider)

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    A new report says 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed in the Iran war. Losses include F-35s, tankers, drones, and helicopters.

  7. Military.com

    US Has Lost or Damaged Up to $3.3 Billion Worth of Aircraft in Iran War: Report (opens Military.com)

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    The losses come amid growing concerns about the escalating cost of the war, which has exceeded seven months.

  8. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    New report reveals the growing toll on U.S. military aircraft in Iran (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    A congressional report lists 81 U.S. military aircraft as lost or damaged during operations against Iran, including fighter jets, drones, helicopters and refueling planes.

  9. Al Jazeera

    At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.

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