Pentagon report reveals major US losses in Iran war, including aircraft, military bases, personnel, weapons and diplomatic facilities.
US Losses in Iran War: Aircraft, Bases and Military Damage
The United States suffered significant military and infrastructure losses during its conflict with Iran, according to a newly released Pentagon watchdog report. The assessment reveals that dozens of US aircraft were lost or damaged, while hundreds of buildings and military structures across the Gulf region were also affected by Iranian attacks.
The report provides one of the clearest official accounts so far of the damage suffered by US forces between February 28 and June 30 during Operation Epic Fury, the US military campaign against Iran.
It also highlights growing pressure on the American military’s weapons supplies. The Pentagon assessment found that the United States was facing ammunition shortages and supply-chain bottlenecks, despite repeated claims from President Donald Trump that the country had an abundant supply of weapons and was producing them at record levels.
The war reportedly cost the United States about $33 billion during the period covered by the report. Around $22 billion was spent on munitions used during military operations.
US military personnel killed and wounded
The Pentagon report says at least 11 US military personnel were killed in action, while another seven died in incidents classified as non-hostile.
Several deaths occurred during Iranian attacks on American positions across the region. At least six US personnel were killed at Kuwait’s Port Shuaiba on March 1, while another died in Saudi Arabia the same day.
The report also records hundreds of injuries. At least 417 US military personnel were wounded in Iranian attacks through June 30.
Other American military deaths were linked to aircraft accidents during the conflict, including the crash of a KC-135 aerial-refuelling tanker in Iraq on March 12.
US aircraft losses during the conflict
The US military lost or suffered damage to a wide range of aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, refuelling tankers and unmanned surveillance aircraft.
Among the reported losses were at least four F-15E fighter jets. Three were destroyed by friendly fire over Kuwait on March 1, while another was lost during combat over Iran. The crews were recovered.
At least one F-35A stealth fighter was damaged by Iranian fire in March. The aircraft is one of the most advanced multirole fighters operated by the US military.
An A-10 ground-attack aircraft was also reportedly shot down by Iranian fire.
The US also lost or damaged several KC-135 refuelling tankers. At least seven were included in the broader loss and damage assessment. One crashed in Iraq, killing its six-member crew, while others were damaged by Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Other affected aircraft included an E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft, an HH-60W rescue helicopter, and an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone, valued at roughly $240 million.
At least one AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was reportedly shot down near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8.
The report also lists losses involving MH-60S and AH-6 helicopters during military and rescue operations.
One of the largest categories of losses involved MQ-9 Reaper drones. As many as 30 Reapers were destroyed during the conflict. These unmanned aircraft are widely used for surveillance, intelligence gathering and precision strikes.
Damage to US military bases
Iranian attacks also caused extensive damage to American military infrastructure throughout the region.
According to the Pentagon assessment, hundreds of buildings and structures at US military installations were damaged or destroyed in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Jordan.
The report did not provide a detailed breakdown of the individual facilities or the total cost of military infrastructure damage.
US commanders also faced major logistical challenges during the campaign. Moving military support and infrastructure to locations such as Diego Garcia created additional difficulties because of the long distances involved. Some supply cycles reportedly required between 14 and 18 days.
Damage to US diplomatic facilities
American diplomatic facilities were also affected by Iranian attacks.
The report estimates that US diplomatic properties in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE suffered approximately $184 million in damage.
Iraq experienced some of the most serious effects. The US mission reported more than 600 attacks through the end of June, with losses and damage estimated at nearly $157 million.
Several buildings at the US Consulate General in Erbil were damaged, while the US Embassy in Baghdad and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center also sustained damage.
In Kuwait, the US Embassy in Kuwait City suspended operations on March 5 because of regional security concerns and damage to facilities. The resulting losses were estimated at nearly $14.75 million.
In Saudi Arabia, two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh on March 3, causing material damage estimated at approximately $11.5 million.
The US Consulate General in Dubai also reported damage to a utility building.
What the losses mean
The Pentagon report provides a broader picture of the impact of the Iran war on US military forces and facilities. Beyond the loss of aircraft and personnel, the conflict placed heavy pressure on American weapons supplies, logistics networks and diplomatic infrastructure.
With the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major strategic flashpoint and diplomatic efforts stalled, the report highlights the potentially high cost of continued confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
