A recent update by the Congressional Research Service reported that at least 81 American aircraft, helicopters, and drones have been lost or damaged during military operations against Iran. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the replacement cost for the affected equipment
between 1.9 and 3.3 billion dollars, based on various options from the US Department of Defense. Meanwhile, the latest total cost for US military operations against Iran reached approximately 43.6 billion dollars as of September 3, 2026, according to data
provided by the defense department to congressional oversight committees. This figure includes 11.2 billion dollars in operational expenses and 32.4 billion dollars for replacing damaged munitions, aircraft, and equipment. Previous estimates had placed the operation costs at around 33.4 billion
dollars through June 29, and about 38 billion dollars through August 1, with figures varying depending on the calculation dates and included costs.
