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UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Oct 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Report: 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
At least 81 US aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, with the damage valued at up to $3.3 billion, according to a Congressional Budget Office report. The figures come as President Donald Trump faces criticism over the war’s cost.
WHO: Congressional Budget Office
WHAT: A Congressional Budget Office report documented at least 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in the Iran war.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Reason not reported.
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