US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, 25% of fleet; losses could top USD 1.3 bn: Report

Washington, DC [US], August 14 (ANI): The United States lost a minimum of 45 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and attack drones during its conflict with Iran, representing nearly one-fourth of its operational fleet and potentially incurring a financial loss exceeding USD 1. 3 billion for taxpayers, according to a report by The Washington Post, citing US officials.