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US loses about a dozen Reaper drones over Iran as aerial campaign intensifies: Report

US loses about a dozen Reaper drones over Iran as aerial campaign intensifies: Report

Washington presses on with Reaper missions over Iran despite drone losses, Wall Street Journal reports

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Trump claims several countries willing to help US to reopen Strait of Hormuz
16.03.2026

Trump claims several countries willing to help US to reopen Strait of Hormuz

'Numerous countries have told me they’re on the way,' US president says, but declines to name them, citing concerns that they could be targeted

US Democrats demand testimony from Trump administration on Iran war
16.03.2026

US Democrats demand testimony from Trump administration on Iran war

Military conflict with Iran carries 'profound consequences for security of American people,' Democrats say

Trump advisers express regret over Iran war planning: Axios report
16.03.2026

Trump advisers express regret over Iran war planning: Axios report

Officials worry campaign underestimated Iran’s resilience and Strait of Hormuz impact

CENTCOM: US forces to 'rapidly deplete' Iran’s threats in Strait of Hormuz
16.03.2026

CENTCOM: US forces to 'rapidly deplete' Iran’s threats in Strait of Hormuz

'lt is one thing to defend by striking launchers and intercepting missiles and drones, but it's another thing to eliminate the wider manufacturing apparatus behind them ... we are doing that today': Adm. Brad Cooper

Trump says Iran 'not ready' to make deal despite wanting to negotiate
16.03.2026

Trump says Iran 'not ready' to make deal despite wanting to negotiate

US president says 'I don't believe it will be long' until war is over