US Lost 81 Aircraft in Iran War, Vance Sets Enrichment Condition

In October 2026, a congressional document showed that the United States lost 81 military aircraft, including F-15E jets and MQ-9 drones, during the war with Iran, at a cost of $3.3 billion. Vice-President Vance said Iran must reduce its uranium enrichment capacity to end the war, asking why it needs 60% enriched fuel. Satellite images also showed renewed activity at an Iranian nuclear site that Israel struck in March.