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US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran

US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran

Summary

The US military started strikes against Iran in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter. The US Central Command called these attacks "self-defence" actions and blamed Iran for the helicopter incident.

Key Facts

  • The US military launched strikes against Iran.
  • These strikes were described as "self-defence" by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
  • The strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter.
  • CENTCOM holds Iran responsible for the helicopter being downed.
  • The news was reported from the White House by Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher.
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