The U.S. rescued two F-15E crew members from Iran, but lost an F-15E, HC-130J rescue aircraft, helicopters, drones and an A-10 during the operation. Analysts estimate the total cost may exceed US$2 billion, making it the most expensive combat rescue mission in modern military history.
Not specifically but I know it’s a lot. Doesn’t reduce our obligation to rescue the people our country puts in harm’s way (for good reasons or bad).
The other people are also put in harms way by American policies, there is no real difference.