Key Report Released on Operation Epic Fury

A recent official report has revealed that the United States lost a total of 42 aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, during its strikes on Iran. The operation, named “Operation Epic Fury,” began on February 28, according to the report released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

The list of damaged and lost aircraft includes F-15 Lightning II jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground-attack aircraft, seven KC-135 aerial refueling tankers, an E-3 AWACS aircraft, and MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft. The CRS, which provides policy and legal analysis to the US Congress and its committees, compiled this report detailing the extent of the air losses during the operation.