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humanitarianOct 8, 2026

More than 80 planes worth up to $3 billion damaged or lost in Iran war, report finds

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A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service

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  • Joe SommerladBy Joe Sommerlad

    A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service

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