The skies over Iran are becoming increasingly dangerous for US surveillance and strike drones. Multiple MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles have reportedly been shot down in Iranian airspace during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, exposing a serious vulnerability in America’s drone operations. According to defense reports, the number of destroyed MQ-9 Reaper drones has climbed to 11, with the financial damage now crossing $330 million. These drones, widely used by the US military for intelligence gathering, surveillance missions, and precision strikes, were originally designed for counter-terrorism environments where air defenses are limited. WATCH

President Donald Trump signals that the Iran conflict could be nearing its end, while simultaneously weighing America’s control over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Ahead of an international press briefing, Trump reportedly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to push for a rapid settlement, signaling high-stakes diplomacy at a global level. Meanwhile, Russia remains firmly in support of Iran, backing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, even as explosions continue to shake Tehran and other Gulf regions. Israel has intensified strikes targeting missile launch sites and rocket engine facilities in central Iran, while Iran retaliates with strikes across Gulf nations. Bahrain has been forced to sound emergency sirens and move citizens into safe shelters after Iranian attacks on its BAPCO refinery caused major disruptions. WATCH