Congressman tells Senate US lost 39 aircraft in the war on Iran, citing report

Twentyfirstcenturychronicle | 14-05-2026 02:37pm |

During a special Senate committee hearing, Congressman Ed Case, a Democrat, stated that the United States has incurred losses of 39 aircraft since the onset of military operations against Iran on February 28. He referenced a report from a US defense publication to support his claim. The remarks were directed towards Pentagon Chief Financial Officer Jay Hurst, as Case sought clarification on the financial implications of the ongoing conflict. The hearing underscored the challenges faced by the military in terms of resource management and operational effectiveness.

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