FACTBOX – Iran war: US military aircraft damage and losses

The American forces have seen multiple aircraft damaged in the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, including fighter jets, drones, refueling tankers and helicopters, in incidents ranging from combat losses to accidents and strikes across the region, according to US authorities and media reports. An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian air defenses over Iran on Friday, with both crew ejecting safely and later recovered in separate rescue operations. The same day, an A-10 attack aircraft was also lost during operations over Iran, NBC News reported, citing US officials. It reported that two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were hit during rescue efforts linked to the incident. ABC News reported that during the rescue mission inside Iran, two MC-130J Commando […]