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U.S. Inspector General Finds Munitions Shortfall in Iran War

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 8:04 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Inspector General reported a munitions shortfall in the war with Iran.
The war cost $33.4 billion: $22.3 billion for munitions, $3.7 billion for losses, $7.4 billion other.
The report recorded loss of four F-15E jets, one F-35A, an A-10, and 30 MQ-9 drones.
It confirmed Iran attacked the U.S. Navy’s Bahrain logistics hub with drones and ballistic missiles.

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The U.S. Inspector General reported a munitions shortfall in the war with Iran.
The war cost $33.4 billion: $22.3 billion for munitions, $3.7 billion for losses, $7.4 billion other.
The report recorded loss of four F-15E jets, one F-35A, an A-10, and 30 MQ-9 drones.
It confirmed Iran attacked the U.S. Navy’s Bahrain logistics hub with drones and ballistic missiles.