Iran’s Strikes Wipe Out $1 Billion Worth of US Reaper Drones

Iran has destroyed at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones since the war began, with losses possibly reaching 30 units, amounting to nearly $1 billion and wiping out almost 20 percent of the Pentagon’s pre-war inventory.These losses represent a major blow to US drone warfare strategy, given that the Reaper is no longer in production and viable replacements are scarce.Iran has inflicted heavy damage on the

May 23, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns Iran Cannot Control Strait of Hormuz Access

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has delivered a sharp warning against Tehran’s latest maritime manoeuvres, declaring that Washington will not tolerate any attempt by Iran to control or monetise access to the Strait of Hormuz.His remarks came as reports surfaced that Iran is discussing a permanent toll arrangement with Oman for ships transiting the strategic waterway, a move he described as a

May 22, 2026
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India Set To Resume Oil Tanker Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict

India is preparing to send oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the Iran conflict began, marking a significant step towards restoring energy flows from the Middle East.The plans have been finalised and vessels will attempt crossings once the government grants final approval. State‑owned Shipping Corporation of India is ready to resume operations in the Persian Gulf

May 22, 2026
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Khamenei Rejects Enriched Uranium Removal, Says Must Stay In Iran, Deepens US-Iran Deadlock

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a firm directive that enriched uranium must not leave the country, directly rejecting US President Donald Trump’s central demand in ongoing peace negotiations.This hardened stance was reported by Reuters, citing two senior Iranian sources, and marks a significant escalation in the diplomatic impasse between Tehran and Washington.Trump

May 22, 2026
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Iran Reviews New US Ceasefire Proposal Amid Deep Distrust And Regional Escalation

The United States has submitted a fresh ceasefire proposal to Iran, which Tehran is now reviewing amid deep distrust and unresolved disputes over nuclear enrichment, frozen assets, and maritime security.The situation remains precarious, with negotiations described as being on the “borderline of a deal or strikes.”The latest American proposal is intended to bring the West Asia conflict to a

May 21, 2026
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