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

Global oil prices experienced a sharp drop of nearly 9&#37 after President Donald Trump signaled that the ongoing US-Iran conflict may be approaching a resolution. Brent crude tumbled to $92.50 per barrel, while US oil futures fell to $88.60, correcting Monday`s surge to $119.50, the highest since the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite the sharp drop, oil prices remain around 30&#37 above pre-conflict levels, highlighting ongoing market volatility and energy supply concerns. President Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran against disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, promising a force twenty times stronger, signaling that tensions remain a key factor influencing global oil and stock markets. WATCH