MQ-9 Reaper drones
Coverage of MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Nexus archive.
- Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran shot down a 'highly sophisticated' Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to respond. The incident contradicts Trump's earlier assertions that Iran's air defenses and military capabilities were 'annihilated,' as Iran has recently demonstrated its ability to conduct missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli targets.
- US allowing some Nigeria embassy staff to evacuate over 'deteriorating security situation'
The U.S. Department of State authorized the evacuation of non-emergency staff from its embassy in Abuja due to a deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, linked to threats from Boko Haram and recent attacks. The State Department maintains a Level 3 travel advisory for Nigeria, highlighting risks of terrorism and civil unrest, while U.S. troops and drones are deployed to support Nigerian security efforts.