US Military Has Lost 81 Aircraft in Iran War; Total Cost Reaches $44 Billion

The US military has lost 81 aircraft over the course of the Iran war as the total financial cost of the conflict has ballooned to $44 billion. The aircraft losses include combat losses and operational accidents, representing one of the largest US aviation loss rates since the Vietnam War. The $44B figure covers munitions expenditure, operational costs, aircraft and equipment replacement, and emergency supplemental appropriations.