At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war

· Security · United States · Iran

At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion were lost or damaged in the Iran war, according to a Congressional Budget Office report documented by Al Jazeera. The losses come as President Donald Trump faces criticism over the war's cost. The report adds to scrutiny of the conflict's financial and military toll, which has also driven up oil prices and strained US resources. The items did not detail the types of aircraft lost.

Why it matters：The documented losses underscore the war's mounting costs, feeding political pressure on the US administration as it weighs further military action.

Key points

  • At least 81 US aircraft were lost or damaged.
  • The value is up to $3.3 billion.
  • The CBO report comes as Trump faces criticism over war costs.

Sources (original reporting)

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