【Iran Confirmed as First to Shoot Down F-35】The U.S. military aircraft losses in the war against Iran have been confirmed: by May 12, a total of 42 aircraft were destroyed or damaged, with a value exceeding $2.6 billion. Total war expenditures have now reached $29 billion.
A new Congressional research report documents the types, quantities, and individual loss values of the 42 U.S. Air Force aircraft lost or damaged during the "Operation Epic Fury" (also known as the Iran War), covering all fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, and drones.
The specific models and their prices are worth examining closely—ranked second is the F-35, priced at $8,200 per unit.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi stated, "Our powerful armed forces have been confirmed as the first to shoot down the highly touted F-35."
This report indicates that replacement costs amount to at least $2.6 billion. Independent analysts, factoring in the fact that some of these aircraft are no longer in production, estimate the actual bill could rise to nearly $7 billion.
Now, Congress is being urged to approve supplemental funding to cover these losses—meaning American taxpayers will once again be paying for bills they never wanted or requested.
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