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Iran destroyed 20 percent of US's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet: Report
Iran destroyed 20 percent of US's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet: Report Iran has destroyed $1bn worth of MQ-9 Reaper Drones, or roughly 20 percent of the US’s pre- war inventory of the sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report by Bloomberg on Friday. The report said that many of the drones were downed by Iran in flight, but that others had been destroyed on the ground when Iran targeted US military bases in the Gulf. The MQ-9 is both a surveillance drone and capable of carrying a payload, typically Hellfire missiles or Joint Direct Attack Munition guided bombs.
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Iran destroyed 20 percent of US's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet: Report
Iran destroyed 20 percent of US's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 21:08 The US has lost around $1bn to Reaper drones destroyed by Iran, compounding the cost of war A US military MQ-9 Reaper drone approaches for landing at Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on 29 December 2025 (Miguel J Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP) Off Iran has destroyed $1bn worth of MQ-9 Reaper Drones, or roughly 20 percent of the US’s pre- war inventory of the sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report by Bloomberg on Friday. The report said that many of the drones were downed by Iran in flight, but that others had been destroyed on the ground when Iran targeted US military bases in the Gulf. The MQ-9 is both a surveillance drone and capable of carrying a payload, typically Hellfire missiles or Joint Direct Attack Munition guided bombs.
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On the cusp of reining in Trump, House Republicans cancel war powers vote
On the cusp of reining in Trump, House Republicans cancel war powers vote Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 18:01 The unexpected move on Thursday came as the Senate advanced a similar resolution US House Speaker Mike Johnson talks with reporters outside his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on 14 May 2026 (Kylie Cooper/Reuters) Off The Republican-led House of Representatives on Thursday unexpectedly cancelled a war powers vote that could have reined in US President Donald Trump's ability to resume hostilities against Iran . It was to be the fourth attempt under the 1973 War Powers Act since February. The vote was scheduled to be among the last on the agenda before lawmakers went away for the extended Memorial Day holiday - and it was likely to be a successful one, given a similar vote held just a week ago came down to a 212-212 tie, when three Republicans joined Democrats in support of asserting congressional authority over war.
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Pakistan continues quiet push to stop another Iran war
Pakistani top general Asim Munir’s trip to Tehran has fueled speculation about a possible temporary Iran-US agreement to end the war and resume broader talks, although Tehran says the high-profile visit does not necessarily mean a deal is close.
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UN Charter not recognise notion of necessary war: Iran on German President calling West Asia conflict "unnecessary war"
Tehran [Iran], May 22 (ANI): Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Friday strongly responded to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's characterisation of the ongoing West Asia conflict as an 'unnecessary war', asserting that the United Nations Charter does not recognise any concept of a 'necessary war'.
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World Central Kitchen halves Gaza meals as Iran war drives up costs
World Central Kitchen halves Gaza meals as Iran war drives up costs World Central Kitchen says it has cut its hot meal distribution in Gaza by half, warning that soaring food and fuel costs linked to the war on Iran have made its operations impossible to maintain at previous levels. The aid group, the largest provider of hot meals in Gaza, has reduced daily servings from one million to 500,000. The cut threatens Palestinians already pushed to the edge by Israel’s devastating assault and blockade, with Gaza’s population almost entirely dependent on aid to survive.
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From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity
From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity Submitted by Tanya Goudsouzian on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:27 The insertion of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad into the narrative is just the latest telenovela-worthy twist Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is pictured in Tehran on 2 June 2024 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Media coverage of the Iran war has reached full telenovela levels of absurdity. One moment, audiences are told the “Baby Shah”, Reza Pahlavi, is on the verge of a triumphant return to Tehran . The next, Kurdish “irregulars” - wait, is this 1914 or 2026?
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Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.
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Israeli quadcopter strike kills one near Gaza City mosque
Israeli quadcopter strike kills one near Gaza City mosque An Israeli drone attack has killed one person and wounded several others in Gaza City’s al-Zaytoun neighbourhood, the Paelstinian news agency Wafa reported. The casualties were taken to al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after a quadcopter targeted a group of Palestinians near al-Shamaa Mosque.
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UK, Germany, Italy, France call on Israel to end settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
UK, Germany, Italy, France call on Israel to end settlement expansion in occupied West Bank The UK, Germany, Italy, France called on the Israeli government to end the expansion of settlements and address settler violence in the occupied West Bank, in a joint statement reported by Wafa news agency. The statement noted that Israeli settlements are deemed illegal under national law, drawing particular attention to the E1 settlement project, which aims to bisect the occupied West Bank. According to the report, the European countries urged the Israeli government to "end its settlement expansion, ensure accountability for settler violence, and conduct investigations into what is directed at Israeli forces.
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Lebanon death toll reaches 3111 as Israel strikes towns in Southern Lebanon
Lebanon death toll reaches 3111 as Israel strikes towns in Southern Lebanon The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that Israeli strikes have killed over 3111 and injured 9342 since March 2. This comes as Israeli forces launched an airstrike on Kfar Tebnit and two strikes on Tyre in Southern Lebanon on Friday, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. Israeli strikes have been ongoing despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement.
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Israeli forces and settlers burn farmland in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces and settlers burn farmland in occupied West Bank Israeli forces burned crops and detained a young man in Al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, Wafa news agency reported. According to the report, Israeli forces also shot at Palestinians in Al-Mughayyir with gas bombs and bullets. Wafa also reported that Israeli settlers set fire to hay bales in the Jordan Valley on Friday.
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US blindsides Taiwan with unexpected arms sales pause
The island said it was unaware of any changes to military sales after a senior US official said they had been put on hold The Taiwanese government has said it was unaware of any "adjustments" to US arms sales after a senior US official said they had been put on hold over the attack on Iran and Washington's effort to replenish domestic stockpiles.
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RT visits ruins of Iranian school that US denies bombing
Nearly three months after the attack, RTs Saman Kojouri walks through the rubble in Minab and speaks to grieving relatives who demand accountability RT has gained rare access to Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, more than 80 days after US and Israeli strikes left the site in ruins and killed more than 170 people, most of them children.
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From the ruins of Minab: RT visits site of suspected US bombing that killed 168 children (VIDEO)
Nearly three months after the attack, RT's Saman Kojouri speaks to grieving relatives who are demanding accountability RT has gained rare access to Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, more than 80 days after US and Israeli strikes left the site in ruins and kil
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RT visits ruins of Iranian school that US denies bombing (VIDEO)
Nearly three months after the attack, RT's Saman Kojouri walks through the rubble in Minab and speaks to grieving relatives who demand accountability RT has gained rare access to Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, more than 80 days after US and Israeli strikes
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Hezbollah strikes Israeli military targets in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah strikes Israeli military targets in Southern Lebanon Hezbollah conducted drone strikes on Israeli military targets in Odeissah, Southern Lebanon, according to Al Manar news and video footage shared on Telegram. The strikes come as Israeli bombing persists in Southern Lebanon.
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Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes have killed 3089 since 2 March
Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes have killed 3089 since 2 March Israeli strikes have killed 3089 and injured 9397 others betweeen 2 March and 21 May, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry's updated statement yesterday. Israeli bombing in Lebanon has persisted in spite of an ongoing ceasefire agreement.
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Uranium and control of strait of Hormuz key as talks to end US-Iran war continue
Pakistani mediators believe permanent ceasefire within reach although major points of disagreement remain Future control over the strait of Hormuz and a demand from Washington that Tehran export its stockpile of highly enriched uranium remain key stumbling blocks, as Pakistani mediators continued to seek a permanent ceasefire they believe is still within reach between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran each fear the other is about to launch a surprise attack on its territory while the US president, Donald Trump, continues to insist a fresh assault on Iran is an option available to him. Continue reading...
