US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for downed helicopter
Summary
The U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran after Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter. President Donald Trump had mentioned possible action earlier on the same day, and the strikes were done as a self-defense response.Key Facts
- The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday.
- The strikes were a response to Iran shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter.
- The attacks began at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
- The strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump.
- The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) carried out the military actions.
- The strikes were described as self-defense measures.
- The helicopter was downed by Tehran (Iran’s government).
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