How Many US Planes Crashed Since the Start of the Iran War?

Since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28, the U.S. military has lost four aircraft in the region.

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets went down in Kuwait, and a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq.

The KC-135 crash remains under investigation, with the U.S. military stating it was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though an Iran-backed militia has claimed responsibility.

The three F-15E losses in Kuwait have not been fully detailed, but they add to the mounting toll of equipment and personnel as the conflict expands.

Each incident raises questions about operational tempo, maintenance, and the risks of sustained combat operations far from home. As the war enters its third week, the loss of four aircraft underscores the high stakes—and high costs—of the ongoing campaign.