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US Military Faces Heavy Aircraft Losses in Iran Conflict

3/21/2026

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The United States has lost at least 16 military aircraft since the war with Iran began, including 10 Reaper drones.
Losses came from accidents, including three F-15s downed by friendly fire in Kuwait and a KC-135 destroyed during refueling.
Five KC-135s were damaged by an Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia.
Reaper losses include at least nine destroyed in the air, including one hit by a ballistic missile in Jordan.

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The United States has lost at least 16 military aircraft since the war with Iran began, including 10 Reaper drones.
Losses came from accidents, including three F-15s downed by friendly fire in Kuwait and a KC-135 destroyed during refueling.
Five KC-135s were damaged by an Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia.
Reaper losses include at least nine destroyed in the air, including one hit by a ballistic missile in Jordan.