On today’s episode of “As the Drones Fly”…
BBC: Trump claims deal to end Iran war near
NBC: U.S. shoots down Iranian drones; Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal
NYT: Ships Stranded by War Face Costly Dilemma: Wait It Out or Risk Attack
WaPo: Qatar pursued secret talks with Iran to shield gas complex from strikes, security officials say
WaPo: Behind veneer of normalcy in Dubai, war fatigue and a sense of uncertainty
NYT: U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe