US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter

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President Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed a response, stating two crew members were rescued by a US drone. This incident risks escalating tensions as the US seeks a deal to end regional conflict, with Iran's negotiator issuing a veiled threat of retaliation.

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President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

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