US loses $3.3bn in aircraft during Iran conflict, report shows

The damage to the aircraft fleet, valued at up to $3.3 billion, represents a significant material cost of the military engagement between the United States and Iran. The losses were catalogued in a detailed report from the Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan agency that analyzes fiscal matters for Congress.

The documented losses include aircraft destroyed outright as well as those sustaining damage severe enough to warrant removal from service. The figures underscore the considerable expenses incurred through direct military operations and attrition over the course of the conflict.

The timing of the report's release comes as the Trump administration faces mounting scrutiny over the broader costs of military engagement in the region. Lawmakers and defence analysts have increasingly focused on the financial implications of sustained military operations, examining both direct expenditures and long-term implications for defence budgets.

The aircraft losses represent only one category of military expenditure in the conflict. Total costs associated with operations, personnel deployment, and logistical support have accumulated significantly since tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified.