Official Congress Report Reveals Massive US Air Losses In Iran Conflict

A recent update by the US Congressional Research Service indicated that at least 81 American aircraft, helicopters, and drones were lost or damaged during military operations against Iran. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the replacement cost for the lost or damaged equipment between 1.9 and 3.3 billion dollars, based on Department of Defense options. The latest estimates for the total cost of US military operations against Iran reached approximately 43.6 billion dollars by September 3, 2026, according to data provided by the Pentagon to congressional oversight committees. This figure includes 11.2 billion dollars in operational expenses and 32.4 billion dollars for replacing munitions, aircraft, and damaged equipment. Previous estimates stood at approximately 33.4 billion dollars until June 29, and about 38 billion dollars until August 1, with figures varying depending on the calculation date and included costs.