【Number of Missiles Used by Iran Against U.S. Bases, Number of U.S. Aircraft Lost】
According to public information, Iran conducted multiple waves of attacks on U.S. military bases during its "True Commitment-4" operation from March to April 2026. However, there are discrepancies across different sources regarding the exact number of missiles used and aircraft destroyed. Below is a summary compiled from various reports:
Number of Missiles Used
· Iran deployed a large number of missiles and drones across multiple operations, but it is difficult to accurately quantify the specific number of missiles targeted at U.S. bases.
· According to some reports, during a single large-scale strike (such as Wave 89 on April 1), Iran launched over 100 heavy missiles and approximately 200 rockets; however, these strikes targeted not only U.S. bases but also locations within Israel.
U.S. Aircraft Losses
· Iran claimed to have destroyed or damaged several U.S. aircraft, but the U.S. official authorities have not fully confirmed the exact figures.
· Based on information from multiple sources, the U.S. suffered at least the following losses in the Middle East region:
· E-3 AWACS radar aircraft: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged (primarily from strikes on King Sultan bin Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia).
· KC-135 refueling aircraft: 5 damaged, with 3 destroyed.
· MQ-9 Reaper drones: At least 12 shot down or destroyed.
· F-15E Strike Eagle fighters: 3 shot down (some due to friendly fire, others likely hit by Iranian air defenses).
· F-35A Lightning II fighter: 1 damaged (emergency landing, not completely destroyed).
The above data are based on publicly available reports and a synthesis of multiple sources. Actual combat losses may vary depending on differences in information sources.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861632347425804/
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