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

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran targeting air defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz in response to the downing of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone. Both crew members were rescued and are in stable condition, though it remains unclear if the drone strike was intentional. Iran denied responsibility, vowing a 'decisive response' and calling the U.S. allegation a pretense.