The US continues to lose aircraft during the conflict with Iran

CNN, citing its sources, reported that the US has lost at least seven aircraft since the beginning of the conflict with Iran. Among the losses are F-15 fighters and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.

The television channel reported that the US Air Force reported five other aircraft losses. In particular, on March 2, three F-15 aircraft were destroyed by Kuwaiti air defense systems as a result of "friendly fire". On March 12, a KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed in Iraq; The US military said the plane collided with another aircraft and the second plane landed safely.

On March 27, an E-3 Sentry radar surveillance aircraft was destroyed after an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. In March, an F-35 fighter jet was reported to have made a crash landing after being shot down by the Iranians. The Pentagon has not commented on the report.

Meanwhile, CBS News reported, citing two officials, that the US has also lost 16 MQ-9 Reaper drones, the last two of which were destroyed in the Isfahan region.

In general, this period is recognized as a serious and dangerous period for US military aircraft.