Trump launches strikes against Iran after downing of US army helicopter

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Following the downing of a US Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump directed US forces to launch strikes against Iranian radar and air defense facilities. Iran subsequently launched retaliatory strikes targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, though US officials stated nearly all Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted.

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US president blames Tehran for loss of Apache gunship, whose crew were rescued by a drone near strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has launched strikes against Iran after Donald Trump blamed Tehran for downing a US army helicopter near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling a shaky ceasefire that was announced by the two countries in April. The attacks triggered a wave of retaliatory strikes from Iran on Wednesday morning, with Tehran saying it had targeted Kuwait, Bahrain and Jor

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