Controversial US Congressional Report: Dozens of Advanced Fighters and Drones Destroyed in War with Iran

A new report from the US Congressional Research Service shows that the US Air Force has lost 42 of its most advanced fighter jets, support aircraft and drones during the war with Iran.

According to the report, the recorded losses include four F-15E Strike Eagle fighters, one F-35E Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet, one A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft and seven KC-135 Stratotanker tanker aircraft.

The list also mentions the destruction of one AWACS A-3 Sentry, two MC-130G Commando II special operations aircraft, one combat search and rescue helicopter and 25 drones; The drones include 24 Mk-9 Reapers and one Mk-4C Triton.

Based on this report, the total damage is estimated to be in the billions of dollars; a topic that has sparked new discussions in American political and military circles, as criticism in Washington increases over the costs of the war with Iran.

Analysts say the release of these statistics could increase pressure on the US government to continue its military policies in the region.

Kabul Times News