Washington Post: US Loses 25% of Reaper Drones in Iran Conflict
The Washington Post has revealed that the U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, accounting for roughly 25% of its fleet. These aircraft were heavily used in the Strait of Hormuz area, but their low speed and low-altitude flight made them easy targets for Iranian forces and their proxies in Yemen and Iraq. Each drone costs between $30 million and $50 million, making the total value of the losses exceed $1.3 billion. The newspaper explained that some drones crashed after losing contact with their operators, while others were shot down. Since February 28, 2023, military confrontations in the region have been escalating, amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, with continuing escalation of attacks and responses from both sides.
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