SECURITYJun 9 · 22:21 UTCCBS NEWS

U.S. launches self-defense strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says, after Apache downing

U.S. Central Command confirmed launching self-defense strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes began Tuesday following the incident.

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