Day after Houthis shot down US-made F-15, Iran destroys US army's '53rd' $30 million weapon in war

Published on Sep 18, 2026 01:49 pm IST

A day after reports that Houthi forces shot down a US-made F-15, Iran has reportedly struck another high-value American military asset. The latest claims say Iran destroyed a US Army weapon reportedly worth around $30 million, adding fresh pressure on American forces amid escalating regional tensions. The reported incident comes as Iran, the Houthis and U.S. forces remain locked in a widening confrontation across the Middle East. What exactly was destroyed, and how significant could the loss be for U.S. military operations? Here is what is known about the reported strike and the growing military pressure facing Washington and its regional partners.

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