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strikeAug 13, 2026

Iran war is draining a key US military drone fleet, report reveals

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Iran war is draining a key US military drone fleet, report reveals WASHINGTON, DC: The Iran war has drained a major US surveillance and strike capability, with at least 45 Reaper drones lost during the conflict, officials told the Washington Post.

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  • Eren WarisBy Eren Waris

    Iran war is draining a key US military drone fleet, report reveals WASHINGTON, DC: The Iran war has drained a major US surveillance and strike capability, with at least 45 Reaper drones lost during the conflict, officials told the Washington Post. The losses amount to roughly one…

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