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Israel Iran War · 27 March 2026

US Lost Billions in Assets in Four Weeks of Iran Conflict

US Lost Billions in Assets in Four Weeks of Iran Conflict

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The United States has lost or damaged military equipment worth up to $2.9 billion in the early weeks of the Iran conflict. Iranian missile and drone strikes have hit drones, aircraft and radar systems across the region. Some losses also stem from accidents, including friendly fire. The scale of damage has exposed vulnerabilities and increased pressure on the Pentagon to replenish key assets.

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