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The U.S. has reportedly lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the conflict, totaling nearly $720 million in losses. Unlike small surveillance drones, the MQ-9 Reaper is a heavily armed UAV capable of carrying Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs for precision strikes.

Pakistan Air Force J-10 fighter jets were seen escorting the aircraft carrying an Iranian delegation through Pakistani airspace. The high-profile escort highlights the importance of the visit and growing diplomatic coordination between Pakistan and Iran. #J10 #Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Beijing with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Beijing reiterated support for the 1992 Consensus #China #Taiwan #XiJinping #CrossStrait #Geopolitics

Footage shows a modified A-10 Thunderbolt II successfully performing its first probe-and-drogue aerial refueling from an HC-130 tanker. The capability was made possible by a rapidly developed field-installable adapter created by Air National Guard and AFRC Test Center teams #A10

Something tense just happened in northern Iraq. U.S. warplanes scrambled to intercept a drone targeting Harir Air Base in Erbil. Air defenses responded quickly as attacks on American positions in the region continue to increase. #USMilitary #Iraq #Erbil #HarirAirBase #DroneAttack

Something dangerous is unfolding inside Iran. Reports say anewly formed group called the Homeland Defenders Organization carried out a drive-by shooting at a checkpoint in Saveh near Qom, killing two NAJA police officers #Iran #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #IranProtests #IranSecurity

An Iran-linked hacking group called Handala claims it hacked the phone of former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi. The group released videos, including images from a secret visit to Jordan where Halevi reportedly presented a dagger linked to a Jordanian soldier killed in the 1967 war.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian appeared among crowds in Tehran following a two-week ceasefire after weeks of intense regional conflict. The appearance signals an attempt to project stability and confidence. #Iran #Tehran #Pezeshkian #Ceasefire #MiddleEast

Two French Rafale B fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 surveillance aircraft near Baltic airspace, highlighting NATO’s heightened vigilance and France’s role in protecting allied skies across Europe. #France #Rafale #Russia #BalticSea #NATO #Military

Hezbollah released footage claiming it targeted an Israeli Navy vessel using Noor anti-ship cruise missiles. The claim has not yet been independently verified as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate in the region. #Israel #Hezbollah #Lebanon #MiddleEast

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian appeared among crowds in Tehran following a two-week ceasefire after weeks of intense regional conflict. The appearance signals an attempt to project stability and confidence. #Iran #Tehran #Pezeshkian #Ceasefire #MiddleEast

Kuwaiti authorities released footage showing thousands of illegal firearms and weapons being voluntarily handed over by civilians during a government amnesty period aimed at reducing illegal arms. #Kuwait #MiddleEast #GunAmnesty #BreakingNews #DefenseNews

Israeli forces launched an airstrike on the village of Al-Dwayr in southern Lebanon. The strike comes just a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Israel would show restraint in operations against Lebanon. Tensions continue to rise across the region #Israel #Lebanon

Israeli Defense Forces paratroopers operating in southern Lebanon say they uncovered multiple weapons caches and eliminated dozens of Hezbollah operatives while securing operational control in the area. Strikes on militant infrastructure are continuing #Israel #IDF #Hezbollah

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah as diplomatic efforts intensify following a fragile ceasefire framework in the region. The meeting signals growing UK involvement in Gulf security and political developments. #SaudiArabia #MBS #UK

Israel carried out more than 100 airstrikes across Lebanon within just ten minutes. Early reports say over 250 people have been killed and more than 1,200 injured, with many civilians still trapped under the rubble as rescue operations continue. #Israel #Lebanon #MiddleEast

Oil installations in Fujairah, UAE were reportedly targeted following an earlier strike on Iran’s Lavan refinery, raising fears of a wider Gulf escalation. #UAE #Iran #Fujairah #MiddleEastWar #OilWar

Iranian sources allege UAE Mirage-2000-9 jets were involved in the strike on the Lavan Island refinery. The U.S. reportedly told Iran the attack was not connected to Washington or Israel. The situation in the Gulf is rapidly escalating. #Iran #UAE #Mirage2000 #MiddleEast

Israel has launched one of its largest waves of airstrikes across Lebanon, reportedly hitting more than 60 locations including areas in Beirut. Casualties are feared to be high as the strikes come despite the ongoing ceasefire involving Iran. #Israel #Lebanon #Iran #MiddleEast

Iran has reportedly launched a large wave of missiles and drones toward the UAE after accusing it of attacking Iran’s Lavan oil refinery, a military facility, and landing docks on Siri Island. Tensions in the Gulf are rapidly escalating as the situation develops. #Iran #UAE