US loses up to $2.8bn in military equipment during Iran war, think tank says
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 09:47 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera cites a US‑based think tank that estimates American aerial equipment worth as much as $2.8 billion has been destroyed in the Iran war. The losses include drones, helicopters and other aircraft deployed in the region. The report highlights the financial and operational toll the conflict is exacting on US forces.
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