Iran has reportedly destroyed over 24 US MQ-9 Reaper drones since the war began, causing nearly $1 billion in losses and depleting 20% of the Pentagon's prewar inventory.
The MQ-9 Reaper was developed s a larger, faster, more heavily armed successor to the MQ-1
May 22, 2026
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What's the storyIran has reportedly destroyed over two dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the United States since the conflict began.
The losses, estimated to be nearly $1 billion, have significantly impacted Washington's fleet of these advanced unmanned combat aircraft systems.
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The US has lost around $1bn to Reaper drones destroyed by Iran, compounding the cost of war
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