US has lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones in war against Iran, CBS News reports

The US Department of Defense has lost eight MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Middle East since April 1, bringing the total number of such devices lost in the Iran war up to 24, CBS News writes, referring to two US officials.

The drones represent a loss of about $720 million. Depending on the variant, a single Reaper drone can cost about $30 million or more.

The MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.