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US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing

US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing

Summary

US forces attacked Iran after an American Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by striking US airbases in the Middle East, amid ongoing talks about ending the conflict, with US Vice President JD Vance saying a deal could take from a week to several months.

Key Facts

  • An Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US military strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites.
  • US Central Command said President Donald Trump ordered the strikes.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by firing missiles at a US base in Jordan.
  • Kuwait and Jordan reported intercepting missiles and drones linked to the conflict.
  • Iran’s foreign ministry accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts to end the war.
  • Vice President JD Vance expressed hope for a long-term deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but gave no clear timeline.
  • The conflict involves military actions and ongoing diplomatic negotiations focused on Iran’s nuclear program.
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