8 days ago · Iran
US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, Congress report estimates
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Middle East Eye is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Iran. The first report grouped here was at 9 Oct 2026, 08:33 UTC. The headline in use is “US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, Congress report estimates”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
At least 81 US military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, Washington’s military campaign against Iran, according to a report released Monday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The nonpartisan agency estimated that the cost of aircraft losses stood between $1.
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- First reported by Middle East Eye
US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, Congress report estimates
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