Iran war live: US launches strikes on Iran after Tehran downs Apache helicopter
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes against Iran on June 9, targeting Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. The operation, ordered by the Commander in Chief, was described as a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces and commercial ships in the region.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on June 9 that it completed self-defense strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter the previous day. The operation, directed by the Commander in Chief, involved precision munitions launched from U.S. Air Force and Navy fighter jets. Targeted locations included Iranian air defense systems, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM emphasized that the strikes were a proportional response to recent Iranian attacks on U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting the region. The statement highlighted that U.S. forces remain vigilant and prepared to defend against further Iranian aggression. The operation underscored ongoing tensions between the two nations in the Middle East. No further details were provided on casualties or the extent of damage caused by the strikes. The incident marks an escalation in military actions between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks.
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