Washington DC, May 19 -- The US military reportedly lost or had heavily damaged 42 aircraft during the 40-day bombing campaign against Iran conducted jointly by the United States and Israel under "Operation Epic Fury" (OEF), according to a US Congressional report.

The report stated that the aircraft included fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and uncrewed aerial systems that were "reportedly lost or damaged in OEF, according to news reports and statements" issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) (which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025), and the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

"The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple ...