US eyes first-ever hypersonic Dark Eagle deployment as Iran pushes beyond strike range

The U.S. is considering deploying the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East to counter Iranian missile launchers that have moved beyond the range of existing U.S. systems. This would strengthen the U.S.'s ability to strike key Iranian missile assets that are difficult to reach with current weapons. The U.S. and Iran are currently in a ceasefire regarding nuclear negotiations, and tensions remain high.