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Trump-Led Iran War Costs $29 B, Destroys 42 Aircraft

5/22/2026

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A Congressional Research Service report says the war with Iran led by U.S. President Donald Trump has destroyed or damaged as many as 42 U.S. aircraft.
The Pentagon estimates the conflict’s cost at $29 billion, while internal assessments cite losses of at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones and a $240 million MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
Thirteen American service members have been killed and more than 350 injured in the fighting.

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A Congressional Research Service report says the war with Iran led by U.S. President Donald Trump has destroyed or damaged as many as 42 U.S. aircraft.
The Pentagon estimates the conflict’s cost at $29 billion, while internal assessments cite losses of at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones and a $240 million MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
Thirteen American service members have been killed and more than 350 injured in the fighting.