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The Iran war flushed $1.3 billion of Reaper drones down the drain
The military has lost 25% of its fleet over the past five months
August 17, 2026
The military has lost 25% of its fleet over the past five months
It wouldn't be unprecedented, and Gulf countries are already seeking out alternatives to the strait, which means its importance will eventually diminish
The region has long lurched from crisis to crisis. A better approach is possible but demands an diplomatic "table" with yes, everyone invited.
As hopes for a peace deal with the US fade, Tehran appears to be preparing to fight through the end of Trump's presidency
Oman and Iran appear close to a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait — which Washington should welcome if it keeps traffic open and free
Numerous polls can't all be wrong. At some point there will be a reckoning with the out-of-touch Republican establishment in Washington.
