US Inspection Report on Operation 'Epic Fury' and Its Costs and Casualties

The US inspection report on Operation 'Epic Fury', prepared on 22nd of Saratan 1405, addresses the military, financial, and human aspects of this war. This report, as the first inspection of this operation, provides an accurate picture of the war conditions and highlights its high costs.

Operation and Costs

According to this report, the US began the operation on 9th of Hoot 1404 in collaboration with Israel, aiming to attack the nuclear and missile facilities of the Islamic Republic. Approximately 50,000 US troops were deployed in this operation, and by 18th of Hoot, nearly 13,500 targets were attacked. The cost of this operation is estimated at $33.4 billion by 8th of Saratan, which includes $7.4 billion in incremental costs, $22.3 billion for munitions used, and $3.7 billion for lost equipment.

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Casualties and Damages

This war has resulted in significant casualties for US forces; from 9th of Hoot to 9th of Saratan, seven soldiers were killed in combat operations and seven others in non-hostile incidents, with 417 soldiers injured. Additionally, attacks by the Islamic Republic on US diplomatic facilities in various countries have caused substantial damages, with the approximate cost of these damages estimated at $184 million.

The report also mentions damages to US military equipment. Dozens of US aircraft have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 3,500 US diplomatic personnel in the region have been subject to voluntary evacuation. The US State Department has also directly organized the evacuation of about 9,000 Americans.

This report further indicates that the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces have fired thousands of missiles and suicide drones at US bases and ships, during which the integrated US missile defense network intercepted over 6,000 suicide drones and 1,500 ballistic missiles. These challenges have not only impacted US munitions stocks but have also revealed serious bottlenecks in defense industry capacity.

Ultimately, despite efforts to reach a ceasefire and diplomatic agreements, the conflicts continue, and negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program have reached a deadlock.

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