Congressional Report Tallies 42 U.S. Aircraft Losses in Operation Epic Fury
A report released by the Congressional Research Service on May 22, 2026, revealed that 42 U.S. aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing military campaign against Iran. The losses include four F-15E Strike Eagles, one F-35A, and 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones. The most significant loss of life occurred on March 12, 2026, when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed over western Iraq during a refueling sortie, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members.
Date: May 22, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Military Times