Washington, May 22 (IANS) The US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drones emerged as one of the most heavily used platforms during recent operations linked to Iran, senior Air Force officials told lawmakers this week, describing the unmanned aircraft as a critical force multiplier in combat missions across the Middle East.Speaking before Congressional committees this week, Air Force Chief of Staff General Kenneth Wilsbach said the MQ-9 had played a major operational role during Operation Epic Fury, underl…
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Washington, March 10 (IANS) The United States has struck more than 5,000 targets across Iran in the first ten days of a sweeping military campaign aimed at dismantling the country’s security infrastructure, according to details released by US Central Command.The Operation Epic Fury, began at 1:15 a.m. on February 28, 2026, and involves a wide range of American air, naval, and missile systems targeting Iranian military capabilities across the country.US Central Command said the campaign was lau…