The prolonged Iran war is putting growing pressure on the US military’s weapons stockpile, with reports indicating significant losses of drones and the rapid use of key munitions.

According to the report cited in the segment, the US military has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, roughly a quarter of its fleet. The losses come alongside heavy expenditure of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors and other long-range weapons.

The depletion is raising questions over US military readiness, future operations and Washington’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict. Analysts are also warning that replenishing some advanced weapons could take considerable time.

Meanwhile, reports surrounding conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have added another layer of pressure, although US military officials have disputed claims of deaths aboard the carrier.

As weapons stocks decline and public concerns grow, the Iran war is becoming an increasingly difficult test for the Trump administration.

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The prolonged Iran war is putting growing pressure on the US military’s weapons stockpile, with reports indicating significant losses of drones and the rapid use of key munitions.

According to the report cited in the segment, the US military has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, roughly a quarter of its fleet. The losses come alongside heavy expenditure of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors and other long-range weapons.

The depletion is raising questions over US military readiness, future operations and Washington’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict. Analysts are also warning that replenishing some advanced weapons could take considerable time.

Meanwhile, reports surrounding conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have added another layer of pressure, although US military officials have disputed claims of deaths aboard the carrier.

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<p>The Russian war jets were “harassing” the US military drones when it was flying over Syria during its mission against the Islamic State Group, the United States Air Force said.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the US Air Forces Central released a video to support its claim that Russian war jets were flying dangerously close to US’ MQ-9 Reaperover Syria, forcing its MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive manoeuvres.</p>

<p>The clip shared appeared to show Russian SU-35 fighter closing in on a Reaper and later a number of the so-called parachute flares moving into the drone's flight path. The flares are attached to parachutes.</p>

<h2><strong>Harassing drones</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, Lieutenant General Alex Grynkewich, commander of the 9th Air Force in the Middle East, said that the Russian aircraft “began harassing” the Reaper drones when it was flying over northwest Syria after around 10.30 am during its mission against the Islamic State group.</p>

<p>He said that the Reaper drones were not equipped with weapons and were used for reconnaissance missions. The military official, however, did not give details pertaining to the mission.</p>

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<p>Grynkewich said that one of the Russian pilots moved their aircraft in front of a drone and engaged the SU-35's afterburner, which greatly increases its speed and air pressure.</p>

<p>He added that the jet blast from the afterburner can potentially damage the Reaper's electronics, which reduced the drone operator's ability to safely operate the aircraft.</p>

<h2><strong>'Russian military engaged in&nbsp;unprofessional behaviour'</strong></h2>

<p>“Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behaviour while interacting with US aircraft in Syria," Grynkewich said.</p>

<p>Pointing out that such actions threaten the safety of the US and Russian forces, he said, "We urge Russian forces in Syria to cease this reckless behaviour and adhere to the standards of behaviour expected of a professional air force so we can resume our focus on the enduring defeat of ISIS."</p>

<p>The chief of US Central Command, Army General Erik Kurilla, in a statement, said that Russia’s violation of ongoing efforts to clear the airspace over Syria “increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation”.</p>

<p>According to AP news agency, as many as 900 US forces are deployed to Syria to work with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces battling the Islamic State militants.</p>

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The Russian war jets were “harassing” the US military drones when it was flying over Syria during its mission against the Islamic State Group, the United States Air Force said.

The Russian war jets were “harassing” the US military drones when it was flying over Syria during its mission against the Islamic State Group, the United States Air Force said. On Wednesday, the US Air Forces Central released a video to support its claim that Russian war jets were flying dangerously close to US’ MQ-9 Reaperover Syria, forcing its MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive manoeuvres. The clip shared appeared to show Russian SU-35 fighter closing in on a Reaper and later a number of the so-called parachute flares moving into the drone's flight path. The flares are attached to parachutes. Harassing drones In a statement, Lieutenant General Alex Grynkewich, commander of the 9th Air Force in the Middle East, said that the Russian aircraft “began harassing” the Reaper drones when it was flying over northwest Syria after around 10.30 am during its mission against the Islamic State group. He said that the Reaper drones were not equipped with weapons and were used for reconnaissance missions. The military official, however, did not give details pertaining to the mission. The Central Command of the US Air Force released a video clip of a standoff between a Russian Su-35S fighter jet and a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria on July 5th, accusing the other party of being unprofessional. pic.twitter.com/vkJZYIEkR7 — Akin💯 (@ics923) July 6, 2023 × Grynkewich said that one of the Russian pilots moved their aircraft in front of a drone and engaged the SU-35's afterburner, which greatly increases its speed and air pressure. He added that the jet blast from the afterburner can potentially damage the Reaper's electronics, which reduced the drone operator's ability to safely operate the aircraft. 'Russian military engaged in unprofessional behaviour' “Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behaviour while interacting with US aircraft in Syria," Grynkewich said. Pointing out that such actions threaten the safety of the US and Russian forces, he said, "We urge Russian forces in Syria to cease this reckless behaviour and adhere to the standards of behaviour expected of a professional air force so we can resume our focus on the enduring defeat of ISIS." The chief of US Central Command, Army General Erik Kurilla, in a statement, said that Russia’s violation of ongoing efforts to clear the airspace over Syria “increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation”. According to AP news agency, as many as 900 US forces are deployed to Syria to work with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces battling the Islamic State militants. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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