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US strikes Iran after helicopter downing; Iran vows response

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to an Iranian drone downing a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated the U.S. must respond powerfully, with CENTCOM describing the strikes as proportional. Iran reported explosions and vowed a decisive response, denying responsibility for the helicopter incident and warning of risks to foreign forces near its territory. AI

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US strikes Iran after helicopter downing; Iran vows response

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    U.S. strikes Iran in response to helicopter downing: CENTCOM

    <p>The U.S. launched strikes against Iran beginning at 5pm ET on Tuesday in response to Iran's downing of a U.S. helicopter. </p><p><strong>The big picture:</strong> The latest exchange could risk military escalation with Iran even as President <a href="https://www.axios.com/poli…